Antique Ringling Bros Lithograph Poster on Board M'LL'E ELENA * Courier Litho Co

Description

Estate purchase, as found.  Permanently mounted on thin/lightweight panel board.  Frame is approximately 24" x 16" with opening of approximately 23" x 15".  As you can see, the print on the outermost borders is slightly covered by the frame.  I do not believe the frame can be removed without damaging the poster - it appears to all be permanently glued.  Produced by Courier Litho Co, but not dated.  However, based on the history of the company, it is safe to assume this is from the late 1800's/early 1900's.  A little online history on Courier Litho:
'Courier printed all of the posters for PT Barnum's circus in 1887 and most of the posters for Ringling Bros from 1890 - 1906.  The company's ability to print large posters was brought to an end in 1908 when a fire destroyed many of the larger presses and advertising materials, effectively ending their ability to compete with other litho printers.'
Please open all photos in full/enlarged size.  NOTE:
Photos 1-10 - You can see water staining, surface dings, frame wear, etc. in all of these photos.
Photos 3-6 - Close up of all four corners to show detail of litho and of condition.
Photos 7-8 - Close up of inner/center to show detail of litho and of condition.
Photos 9-10 - Close up to show typical frame dings/loss of finish and of area of surface nicks/loss of color on litho itself.
Please note the edge detail in all photos that show the outermost edge of the litho being covered by the frame.