The Zweifel Circus Collection

WATKINS, Harvey L. Four Years in Europe. The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth in the Old World. Paris: Author, [1901]. Original grey cloth stamped in gilt (worn). Title page printed in colors. Four folding route maps. Numerous illustrations from photographs of sideshow performers, including Frank and Annie Howard (tattooed couple), Annie Jones (bearded lady), Charles Tripp, James Morris (elastic skin man), Jo-Jo, equestrians and aerialists, circus managers and agents, and others. Tall 8vo (10 ½ x 7 ¼”). Copy of Edward Silbon (ownership signature on upper cover and inside pastedown) of the Seigrist-Silbon aerialist troupe, depicted on page 47 in the volume. Shaken; covers well-worn; scattered spotting and foxing but generally clean contents. SCARCE.