STRUGGLES AND TRIUMPHS OR FORTY YEARS' RECOLLECTIONS OF P.T. BARNUM WRITTEN BY HIMSELF

P. T. Barnum

The vintage 1869 edition with all the original illustrations.
One of the great American memoirs - the life and career of America's legendary showman - told in his own words. Here are all the behind-the-scenes stories of an American original from the American Museum to General Tom Thumb and much, much more. Features all the original vintage illustrations.                                                                                                 

With its premium leather binding, a hubbed spine accented with true 22kt gold, and gilded page ends, this luxurious volume is the state-of-the-art in fine bookmaking.

5 1/2” x 8  1/2”, 856pp

Features include:
- Fully bound in genuine leather.
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine.
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
- Satin-ribbon page marker.
- Gilded page ends.
- Bound in the USA.
- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.