BARNUM PHINEAS TAYLOR Autograph Letter Signed PT Barnum

Sale 2211 - Lot 24

Price Realized: $ 300

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Estimate: $ 350 - $ 500

BARNUM, PHINEAS TAYLOR. Autograph Letter Signed, "P.T. Barnum," to an unnamed recipient ("Dear Sir"), discussing the possibility of lecturing for him. 1 page, 8vo; mounted to a larger sheet, some foxing at edges, horizontal folds; matted with a portrait. Bridgeport, 29 Aug[ust 18]66

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". . . I shall be lecturing West (Illinois Dec) . . . . Expect I may lecture for you after that but cannot decide till after I have tried it in Nov . . . . $100 & a part of expenses--what part would depend upon whether I give my other lecture on the route going or coming. . . ."
With a three-line Autograph Postscript, written vertically: "I could do it about 17 or 18 [probably topic numbers corresponding to a list sent with letter, not present] on 23'd Sept on my way to Lockport &c & charge no expenses."