Three double page prints, one circus-related...
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Oct. 20, 1860 There are 3 fine double page prints in this issue including: "The Brothers Hanlon, The Bold Gymnasts and Acrobats..." which has 9 prints of their acrobatics, and names of all 6 brothers. A great circus-related double page print.
Then a dramatic: "Loss of the British Steamer 'Connaught'...Her Passenger gets & Crew Numbering Nearly 600 Souls", and then a double page of a huge social event at the New York Academy of Music.
Sixteen pages, a bit irregular at the margins, minor wear, generally good condition.
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