NELSON COLLECTION OF PHOTOS AND EMPHEMERA. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS, CIRCUS ROUTE DIRECTIONS, PHOTO BOOKS, CLIPPINGS, NELSON HALL OF FAME CERTIFICATE, THE NELSON FAMILY'S CIRCUS HISTORY DATES AS FAR BACK AS THE 1860'S. ORIGINALLY PERFORMING ACROBATICS ON THE STREETS OF LONDON, THE FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA JUST AFTER THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. KNOWN FOR THEIR RISLEY ACT OR FOOT JUGGLING, THE NELSON FAMILY PERFORMED FOR OVER 100 YEARS IN THE AMERICAN CIRCUS WITH SHOWS LIKE DAN RICE CIRCUS, ORRIN BROS., RINGLING BROS., HAGENBECK WALLACE, WIRTH CIRCUS, COLE BROS. AND OTHERS.

Additional reports on condition can be provided for most items prior to the auction. We cannot issue reports, aside from simple questions, during the live auction. Absence of notes concerning condition in the lot description does not make the item free of defects or imperfections. It should be noted most of what we sell is in pre-owned condition meaning it may have wear consistent with age and use. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items before bidding. All sales are final.