The First Circus | by Fanny Louise Burgheim | Antique 1930 Platt & Munk Picture Book | Bixley Shop

The First Circus was written by Fanny Louise Burgheim in 1917 for John Martin's House Publishing. This is a copy of the 1930 edition published by Platt & Munk. 

This charming picture book chronicles the journey of a young boy setting out to seek his fortune in the wide, wide world. He meets animals along the way who go with him, and together they create first circus the wide, wide world has ever seen!

BIXLEY NOTES
• The First Circus
• Written by Fanny Louise Burgheim
• 32 page hardcover with labeled front cover
• Beautiful, period illustrations in color and black & white throughout
• Published by the Platt & Munk, 1930
• Measures 8 1/8" x 6 1/4"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In excellent condition
• Binding is nice and tight
• Covers show almost no shelf wear
• Owner's label on the inside front page
• Pages are in excellent condition, clean and unmarked 

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