^Lot 270 John Ringling

John (1866–1936), youngest of the famed Ringling brothers, was involved in a number of successful business enterprises. In 1929 he purchased the Circus Corporation of America, which gave him control of 11 circuses. Ringling Bros.and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows 1922 circus pass, 4 X 2.5, issued to “C. J. Rhodes and Party,” signed at the bottom in black ink by John Ringling. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, some light feathering to signature, and a few small vertical tears to top edge. Accompanied by a 1922 letter of transmittal from Richard Fuchs forwarding the pass to Rhodes on behalf of Ringling and the original mailing envelope.