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Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. Oversized in color illustrated softcover. First printing (not issued in hardcover). Near fine, very slight evidence of use at the tips. 272 pp. with bibliography, glossary of circus terms, index. Illustrated with more than 300 photos including a color section. A book for circus lovers by circus lovers in which the authors describe all aspects of the circus--the human and animal performers, the roustabouts, advance agents, "24 hour men". They describe the evolution of every act under the Big Top, from the beginnings to the l;ast decade of the 20th century---ringmasters, aerialists, elephants, clowns, animal trainers, and musicians are highl;ighted or profiled.…