One of the famed Ringling Brothers (1869–1918) who parlayed their circus into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Pictorial business check for the Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ringling, payable to Edward McGrath for $16.00, September 18, 1912. Light vertical folds (one to last name), a hint of mild toning to right edge, and tiny spot, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.