1943 Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus Program

Front cover of 1943 Ringling Bros Circus program magazine billboard lion on brick wallBack cover of 1943 Circus program Chesterfield US Ranger ad with Sverre Braathen signature

1943 Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus Program

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Authentic, original 1943 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Magazine and Daily Review Program from their historic wartime tour season. Features a striking front cover illustration by Roland Butler of a worker pasting a billboard with a roaring lion, paired with a full-page wartime Chesterfield U.S. Ranger advertisement on the back. This specific copy features unique historical provenance with the ink signature and red property stamp of legendary circus historian Sverre O. Braathen across

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Title: 1943 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Official Program & Daily Review Magazine

Description: This is an authentic, original 1943 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Program and Daily Review Magazine. This wartime publication features historical cover art, vintage illustrations, performer rosters, and period advertisements from "The Greatest Show on Earth" during their 1943 tour season.

Product Specifications:

  • Company: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

  • Year: 1943

  • Item Type: Official Program Magazine / Daily Review

  • Format: Softcover / Staple-bound

Detailed Condition & Flaw Report: This vintage paper item shows clear signs of age and handling. Please review the specific structural flaws listed below before purchasing:

  • Overall Condition: This 80+ year-old paper item is in good Used Condition.

  • Spine & Binding: The spine fold shows visible stress cracking, light paper splitting at the top and bottom ends, and oxidation (rusting) on the original binding staples.

  • Cover Wear: Both covers exhibit handling creases, soft corner folds, surface scuffing, and minor ink rubbing from age and past storage.

  • Edges & Corners: Outer margins show light edge fraying, minor nicks, and corner softening/blunting.

  • Interior Pages: The interior paper stock shows uniform vintage age-toning and yellowing, with occasional light thumb smudging or minor corner folds, but remains complete.

  • Photo Reminder: Please examine all high-resolution listing photos closely to verify the exact spine condition, cover creases, and edge wear before buying.

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  • Archival-Safe Protection: Pre-war paper ephemera is highly fragile and easily creased or damaged by moisture during transit. To protect your investment, this 1943 circus program will be safely enclosed inside a protective sleeve, placed between rigid cardboard sheets, and shipped inside a clean, rigid cardboard box to guarantee it arrives completely safe.

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Front cover of 1943 Ringling Bros Circus program magazine billboard lion on brick wall
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Front cover of 1943 Ringling Bros Circus program magazine billboard lion on brick wall

Back cover of 1943 Circus program Chesterfield US Ranger ad with Sverre Braathen signature
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Back cover of 1943 Circus program Chesterfield US Ranger ad with Sverre Braathen signature