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BARNUM, P.T. Autograph note signed. Bridgeport: 30 December 1886. One a sheet of Barnum's "P.T. Barnum's Office" lined stationery, addressed to Dear Prof. Ward, informing him that he has sent him a porcupine to mount as taxidermy: "I sent a porcupine to you yesterday. Please credit its value to the Barnum Show unless Prof. Marshall writes you that the Tufts Museum will pay you for mounting it for them."
Signed, "P.T. Barnum."
Framed and mounted with a engraved portrait of Barnum. Overall, 20 x 8".
Signed, "P.T. Barnum."
Framed and mounted with a engraved portrait of Barnum. Overall, 20 x 8".
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