Antique 1916 Joe Strong The Boy Fire Eater Vance Barnum Book Paper Cover Spine

Antique 1916 Joe Strong The Boy Fire Eater Vance Barnum Book with Dust Jacket DJ This antique children's adventure novel dates to 1916, written by Vance Barnum and published by George Sully & Company. This incredibly scarce includes its original illustrated paper dust jacket, featuring early 20th-century graphic design depicting a sideshow performer with burning torches. The story follows the circus-themed daredevil exploits of character Joe Strong. Item Details: Title: Joe Strong The Boy Fire Eater Or The Most Dangerous Performance On Record Author: Vance BarnumPublisher: George Sully & Company Year: 1916 (Copyright 1916) Binding: Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket Subject: Circus Sideshow Adventure Fiction Dimensions: Width: 5.25 inches Length: 7.75 inches Thickness: 1.0 inch Condition: Original antique condition with wear consistent with age. The outer paper jacket overlay is structurally attached to the spine but shows significant paper chipping at the top and bottom edges, including complete paper loss over the lower spine section where the publisher name was originally printed. The main text and side graphics on the spine remain clear and visible. Internal pages are intact with natural age-toning typical of 1910s paper stock. Please review all photos carefully as they serve as part of the visual description. From a smoke free home