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Barnet & Pfleuger
Original Rice's Surprise Party "1492" vintage theatrical poster

1894

$791.20
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£607.85
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€698.41
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CA$1,112.92
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A$1,250.32
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CHF 653.29
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MX$15,260.70
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NOK 8,294.90
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SEK 7,807.91
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About the Item

Original rare horizontal, linen-backed, RICE'S SURPRISE PARTY vintage poster, in the big operatic extravaganza "1492". By Barnet & Pfleuger. This is currently the only known copy of this poster. All other Library of Congress date the opera to 1879. The bottom of the poster which was printed in New York has the date of 1894. The image features 3 people: "The Tramp", The Fraulein, and The Chappie. Printer H. A. Thomas & Wylie Litho. N.Y. The poster is in very good condition, but would rate an A- or B+ with the centerfold marks restored during linen backing. This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
  • Creator:
    Barnet & Pfleuger
  • Creation Year:
    1894
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    linen backed with all minor fold marks expertly restored. stone lithograph. 3" tear along the left lower side that is almost impossible to see. ready to frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 140611stDibs: LU140429629102

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