LATE 1930s MIDGET BOOKS/SHEET MUSIC.
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$86.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
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Item Description
Lot of 3. First is 7x10.25”. 32 pages. Cover page reads “Direct From International Triumphs/Roses Parisian Midget Follies 1937-1939/The World’s Greatest And Most Gorgeous Miniature Musical Review.” Book is filled with photos and extensive text of members of the midget review. All of the big names in little people. Lt. handling wear to cover. VF. Contents Exc. Second is 8.5x11”. 32 pages. “Morris Gest’s Midget Town/With The World’s Greatest Midget Artistes/New York World’s Fair.” Page after page of photos and extensive text. One section devoted to “The Groups Inhabiting Midget Town.” One ad suggests “After The Show Eat And Drink At The Midget Bar Restaurant.” Cover shows light surface dust. VF. Contents Exc. Last is 9x12” “Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers Sheet Music.” Cover reads “Morris Gest’s ‘Little Miracle Town’/Featuring The World’s Greatest Midget Show/New York World’s Fair 1939.” Cover illustration shows numerous midgets all fitting in the palm of a large hand. Noticeable handling wear. 3” margin split. VG. An interesting group.
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