An attractive undated original program, including numerous richly printed sepia gravure photographs and a short essay in English about the celebrated Soviet clown and circus artist, dubbed the "Sunshine clown." 8 pp. Ca. 1960. 9.5 x 7 inches (24 x 17 cm).
In 1955, he became the first clown from the USSR to perform in the Western world. In 1969, he was honored with the title of People's Artist of the USSR.
An attractive undated original program, including numerous richly printed sepia gravure photographs and a short essay in English about the celebrated Soviet clown and circus artist, dubbed the "Sunshine clown." 8 pp. Ca. 1960. 9.5 x 7 inches (24 x 17 cm).
In 1955, he became the first clown from the USSR to perform in the Western world. In 1969, he was honored with the title of People's Artist of the USSR.