Comments on: Circus Programs: Souvenir Magazines a Colorful and Plentiful Collectible

By: Larry Kellogg

Larry Kellogg — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:37:52 +0000

Conrad,

Yes, your 1905 Ringling Bros. program does have value but I am not allowed to evaluate items here. If you will click on the “Research Your Items” tab you will find two ways to find advice about value—the “Worthopedia – Price Guide” and “Ask a Worthologist – Expert Advice.”

By: Conrad Rousseau

Conrad Rousseau — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:03:04 +0000

I HAVE A COPY OF A RINGLING BROS. PROGRAM FROM 1904 IS OF ANY VALUE ?

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:45:02 +0000

Brad,

If you are interested in selling the items you might try placing a classified advertisement on Worthpoint.

By: Brad Smith

Brad Smith — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:51:37 +0000

Larry,

My dad, Ed Smith, was a huge circus fan and circus model builder. When he passed away ten years ago I inherited his collection. I gave his good friend George Hannaford alot of the posters, tickets, and paperwork. I also donated several boxes of stuff to the Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota. I kept his full model train circus (5/16 inch scale) and all the figures and animals. It is an extensive collection. It is based on the RBBB shows of the 1940 era. It is very similar to the Tibbals show at the Ringling museum, but in much smaller scale. He also built a modern day truck show based on CBCB, which he was a booking agent for in the 80′s. I was wonder if you know anyone local that might be interested in acquiring the collect. I am forced to downsize and need to do something with it.

Brad Smith
bradsnoles@aol.com
10431 SW 54 St.
Cooper City, FL 33328
954-383-0106

By: Larry Kellogg

Larry Kellogg — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:35:25 +0000

I would suggest you save the program. In the coming years you might find a friend or relative who would like it. The program is worth less than $5 and most collectors already have a copy of this edition.

By: earl williams jr

earl williams jr — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:20:17 +0000

i always liked b&b circus. some one gave me a box of old magazins. and it had a 108 edition from 1979. i was a year old i would like to find some one to share this magazin with that will respect it it was took verry good care of. i cant see leting it set up and collect dust any more.please help me find a good collecter for it. my email is pits.tats@yahoo.com it is full of great history and pics
thanks alot
lil earl williams

By: Larry Kellogg

Larry Kellogg — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:07:44 +0000

Steve,

Thank you for your question. The purpose of this response section is to ask questions or make comments about the article above. I am not allowed to evaluate items here. If you will click on the “Research Your Items” tab you will find two ways to find advice about value—the “Worthopedia – Price Guide” and “Ask a Worthologist – Expert Advice.”

By: Steve Davis

Steve Davis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:06:29 +0000

I have 30 to 40 Barnem and Baily programs 1935-1950. Additionally I have numerous pic of Charles Moroski with the liberty hourses, in the Birtum Mills and Ringling. Looking for values. I also have several noter and signed pictures with Earnest Hemmingway. He loved the circus and spent a lot of time with the Moroski’s

Steve Davis