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SPRAGUE, Isaac W. (1841-?)

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The man whose knee bones were the largest diameter of his leg and weighed fifty-two pounds was a popular Barnum circus attraction. Scarce "Mr Isaac W Sprague / The Living Skeleton" in a shaky hand on a 4 3/4" X 2" slip, n.p., n.d. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by a striking carte-de-visite photograph, 2" X 4", n.p., n.d. Very good. No backstamp. Sepia-tone image of Sprague in his circus costume, standing alongside his wife and child. A quite scarce signature and a desireable image.

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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.

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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.

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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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