Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox

Bound Volume of German Hand Colored Carnival Engravings. Germany, ca. 1820s. Seventeen scarce hand-colored engravings in a period hardcover binding, with depictions of various carnival and circus acts, most accompanied by a poem dedicated to the act. Includes: “Panorama” viewer, Juggler, Carousel, “Learned Canaries,” Punch and Judy, Menagerie, High Wire Walkers, Magician performing Cups and Balls, food vending carriage, Wax Figures, trained monkeys Uffen and Sunde, horseback riders with clown, midway with lottery and other games of chance, Giantess and Dwarf, Equilibrist, Camel and Trained Bear, Savages, and a Horserace. Each 9 ¼ x 7 1/8 “. Vivid colors. Foxed, with two skillful contemporary repairs.