Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. Difficulties being experienced in getting Jumbo to leave his quarters. From 'Le Voleur' (Paris, 1882). Wood engraving.

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. Difficulties being experienced in getting Jumbo to leave his quarters. From 'Le Voleur' (Paris, 1882). Wood engraving.

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