50 Vintage SIGNED CIRCUS Act Photos / Fred Valentine FLYING VALENTINES Trapeze
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:661674 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Object Type: Photo | Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated |
| Signed by: Circus Performers |
Private Collection of Signed Circus Performer Photos Owned by Fred Valentine of "The Flying Valentines" Trapeze Act50 Piece Photo CollectionDating from 1929 - 1969Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine.Fred Valentine... (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's.
Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.
A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines
CONDITION
All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we ask that you notify us before bidding. In many cases, we will be happy to work with you within a reasonable timeframe if you notify us.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine. ​​​​​​​ Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's. Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's. A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish." ​​​​​​​ The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released. Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side. ​​​​​​​ RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performer Signed, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown act Signed, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose Behee Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Parry Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines Midgets Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere Man Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog Act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupe Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe Pitcher Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969 Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 1929 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus 8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c1960 8”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act 8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s 8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal 8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist 8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing (8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines CONDITION All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine. Private Collection of Signed Circus Performer Photos Owned by Fred Valentine of "The Flying Valentines" Trapeze Act50 Piece Photo CollectionDating from 1929 - 1969Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine.Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's.
Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.
A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines
CONDITION
All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we ask that you notify us before bidding. In many cases, we will be happy to work with you within a reasonable timeframe if you notify us.SHIPPINGUSA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.RETURNSPlease note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine.Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's. Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying ValentinesCONDITIONAll pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.
Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.
A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines
CONDITION
All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we ask that you notify us before bidding. In many cases, we will be happy to work with you within a reasonable timeframe if you notify us.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine. ​​​​​​​ Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's. Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's. A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish." ​​​​​​​ The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released. Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side. ​​​​​​​ RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performer Signed, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown act Signed, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose Behee Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Parry Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines Midgets Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere Man Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog Act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupe Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959 Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe Pitcher Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire act Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’s Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969 Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 1929 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus 8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c1960 8”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act 8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s 8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal 8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist 8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s 8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing (8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines CONDITION All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine. Private Collection of Signed Circus Performer Photos Owned by Fred Valentine of "The Flying Valentines" Trapeze Act50 Piece Photo CollectionDating from 1929 - 1969Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine.Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's.
Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.
A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying Valentines
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All pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we ask that you notify us before bidding. In many cases, we will be happy to work with you within a reasonable timeframe if you notify us.SHIPPINGUSA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.RETURNSPlease note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is the private signed photograph collection of Fred Valentine, circus performer and manager of the Flying Valentines trapeze act. Collection includes 50 vintage black and white photos, including many signed and inscribed to Valentine.Fred Valentine (1910-1969) was a trapeze performer and owner of the Flying Valentines flying trapeze act, popular in shows and circuses of the 1940's. Fred Valentine learned the fly-traps at age 17 from his older brother, George, when George Valentine was with Paul Sullivan's "Flying Sullivans" during the 1920's. Subseqently, Fred and four other brothers formed their own flying act; then in 1932 he went on his own. He performed the act into his 50's.A 1941 news clipping describes the act as one of the "leading flying acts of the American amusement world, " and that the troupe consisted of "three people, a girl trapeze artist, a straight man on the horizontal bars, and a clown. The routines offered in this act consist of pirouettes, somersaults, single and double flying catches and leaps, with a unique variation of the traditional bar leap into the net for the finish."The Flying Valentines were stand-ins for Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida, the stars of the 1956 film "Trapeze", and the troupe helped to promote the film when it was released.Pieces date from 1929 - 1969 but are mostly from the 1940's and '50's. Many of the photos have been inscribed and dedicated to Freddie Valentine, some written on reverse side.RPPC postcard of Major Mite, midget performerSigned, inscribed 4”x5” photo of “Zeek” Bozo LaMont, clown actSigned, inscribed 5”x7” photo of The 2 Erwingos, swing actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Gaudsmith Bros. dog act, 1946Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of the Flying Behees, signed by Rose BeheeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Dan Dorsey, wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Egle Zacchini, “Miss Victory”, WWII cannon act, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Kay Frances Hanneford, bareback rider, c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Blondin Rellin, cycling act, 1947Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Eddie Knipschield, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob ParrySigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Bob Hermines MidgetsSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sol Solomon, trapeze actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Zenka Malikova, high wire performer, 1953Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Selden, the Stratosphere ManSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Slivers Johnson and his “Black Dot Taxi”, clown, 1952Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Frank and Vicki Layton, Layton Dog ActSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Antaleks group, 1944Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo from Helen Billeti(?) and her highwire troupeSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Pat and Ann Barrett, high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of The Saber Jets, high wire act, circa 1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” publicity photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Chester “Bobo” Barnett, clown, 1959Signed, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ted Allen, World’s Champion Horseshoe PitcherSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of girl posing on a crescent moon, Giole(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Tom Landau, performer in western gear, c1950’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of George Lerd(?), high wire actSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Ed Roecben(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), c1940’sSigned, inscribed 8”x10” photo of Sal Emmett(?), in tuxedo, magician(?), 1969Hand-captioned 8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine performing with the Flying Sullivans, 19298”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up netting with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Fred Valentine and the crew setting up in the ring with Barnes Bros. Circus8”x10” photo of Rick Nelson, David Nelson with Babs and Del Graham, c19608”x10” photo of the Flying LaForms trapeze act8”x10” photo of Charles Siegrist, aerialist supreme, c1940’s8”x10” publicity photo of Musetta Velarde trapeze artist, c1940’s8”x10” photo of Spiller’s Seals act, a trained seal8”x10” publicity photo of Lou “Wheels” Morgan, cyclist8”x10” photo of an act including a cute little girl, photographed in Chicago, c1940’s8”x10” photo of man and woman with guitar, c1940’s8”x10” photo of a costumed clown performing(8) 8”x10” photos of unidentified trapeze acts in action, some of which may be the Flying ValentinesCONDITIONAll pieces are in used condition showing wear, tears, and creases. Some have remnants of having been affixed to photo albums. Many signatures in ink, most inscribed to Freddie Valentine.
