The Golden Age of the Circus

The Golden Age of the Circus by Howard Loxton. Published by Smithmark Publishers, London, 1997. 1st US Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Orig owner's book plate partially removed from inside front cover. 112 Pgs. ISBN 0765199092. A history of the circus from the humble beginnings of the itinerant showman to the Big Top of today. This book captures something of the circus atmosphere, recounts its history and celebrates some of its great performers - human and animal. Illustrated with many black and white and color photographs, copies of Circus posters and memorabilia, reprints of drawings from 17th to early 20th century art. Circus Consultant: David Jamieson. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8767.