(Performing Arts & Music) 1 Vol. Barnum, P. T. Struggles and Triumphs; or, Forty Years' Recollections. Buffalo: Courier, 1882. 4to, original publisher's brown morocco, all edges gilt, joints and extremities heavily rubbed, covers scuffed. Frontispiece portrait, wood engraved plates. Scattered light to occasionally moderate foxing. In custom half brown morocco, gilt, and cloth slipcase and cloth chemise.
Signed and inscribed in ink on front fly recto: "To / Mrs. Jerome Orcutt / with the author's best wishes / P T Barnum / ... / Bridgeport / New Years / 1882." Clean and clear inscription and signature, starting to brown.