- Glenn C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948)
Glenn C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948) Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress 1833-1933 vintage travel poster The Fair's symbolic siren welcomes travelers to the Windy City's futuristic skyline. 41 7/8" x 21". Good condition with very small tear to upper margin and very minor wrinkling to edges.
- Collection of World's Fair Items.
Collection of World's Fair Items. NYWF 39-40; NYWF 64-65. NYWF 1939 Scarf featuring so many of the stylishly Modernist iconic buildings of the 1939 Fair. Two fabric patches. Lots of figural TandP Items including Thermometer and Snow Globe. Many glass items. From The Personal Collection of Neil Benson, a Philadelphia Photographer and Founding Member of the Found Object Artist's Collective known as the Dumpster Divers. ---
Condition: Expect wear. Well used and loved.
- Chicago World's Fair 1934 Century
Chicago World's Fair 1934 Century of Progress vintage travel poster The noted Expressionist poster artist employs a Deco beauty to invite the public to attend the Fair before its extended 1934 closing. 39 5/8" x 26 1/2". Good condition with one small tear to the lower margin and one 1/2" tear into upper field, also very minor wrinkling to right edge.
- 1964 NY WORLDS FAIR, COKE PAVILION
1964 NY WORLDS FAIR, COKE PAVILION INFORMATION KIT American, 20th century. Information kit from the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair Coca-Cola Company Pavilion containing red portfolio printed with illustration of pavilion, trifold news letter, post card, brochure on carillon, black and white photo with text, brochure on pavilion and all contained in Coca-Cola Company envelope. Approx. 13" x 1-" (envelope)
- Raymond Katz 1934 Chicago World's
Raymond Katz 1934 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress vintage travel poster The profitable Fair's extended run comes to an end with a final invitation from a Deco beauty created by the influential Expressionist. 39 5/8 x 26 1/2". Good condition with no damage to the borders.
- GROUP OF 1933 1939 WORLD'S FAIR
GROUP OF 1933 1939 WORLD'S FAIR SOUVENIRSLot of objects from the World's Fair including 1939 New York license plate, milk glass uranium globe bottle, fabric pennant flag, small globe and obelisk bakelite souvenir and 1933 Century of Progress clear glass bottle. Milk glass bottle measures9" high. Wear to fabric, oxidation on the licence plate, loss on bakelite souvenir, see images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- Two Chicago Century of Progress
Two Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair sky ride posters; the mechanical marvel people transporter became a symbol of the Fair. Only two such devices have been built in the U.S. 24 3/8" x 16 3/8". Good condition; one minor creases to upper and lower left corner.
- Glen C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948)
Glen C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948) Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progress 1833-1933 Vintage travel poster Signed in print The Fair's symbolic muse reaches out to the world from the futuristic skyline. 41 7/8" x 28". Good condition with very minor roughness to upper right margin.
- 1 piece. Original Watercolor Poster
1 piece. Original Watercolor Poster Master. "Chicago World's Fair." N.p., [1933]. 20 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches (520 x 360mm) - sheet size. Geometrical architectural & Egyptian motifs in pastel colors.
- Collection of World's Fair Items.
Collection of World's Fair Items. NYWF 39; NYWF 64; Golden Gate Expo 1939. Rubber tire and glass ashtrays. Glass Dishes. Akro agate marble coaster. Pins, badges, and more. From The Personal Collection of Neil Benson, a Philadelphia Photographer and Founding Member of the Found Object Artist's Collective known as the Dumpster Divers.
Dimensions: H: 12 inches: W: 6 inches ---
Condition: Expect wear. Well loved.
- Three Photographs of the 1939-1940
Three Photographs of the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair
Image dimensions 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
- 10 UNUSED UNCIR. 1964 NY WORLDS
10 UNUSED UNCIR. 1964 NY WORLDS FAIR TICKETS .
- Glenn C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948)
Glenn C. Sheffer (American, 1881-1948) Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progress 1833-1933 Vintage travel poster Signed in print The Goddess (of History) symbol stands atop the globe surrounded by futuristic city images. 41 7/8" x 28". Good condition, minor roughness on left and bottom border and mild soiling bottom border.
- Lot four New York license plates
Lot four New York license plates including '64 World's Fair '60 (2) and '63.
- Lot two 1964 Worlds Fair license
Lot two 1964 Worlds Fair license plates.
- New York World's Fair license plate
New York World's Fair license plate dated 1964 Estimate $ 70-100 No apparent faults.
- Sandor (20th century) Chicago World's
Sandor (20th century) Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progress 1934 Vintage travel poster Signed in print Deco beauty heralds the impending closing of the fair. 39 5/8" x 26 1/2". Good condition; small crease lower right margin and small tear to edge of right field, and short tear into field top border.
- (LOT OF 13) GROUP OF MAINLY 1933
(LOT OF 13) GROUP OF MAINLY 1933 CHICAGO AND 1939 NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR BAKELITE AND OTHER COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS (Lot of 13) Group of mainly 1933 Chicago and 1939 New York Worlds Fair Bakelite and other commemorative items, including (5) General Electric Art Deco vanity or cigarette boxes, 3.5"h x 5"l; (3) napkin holders; obelisk-and-orb salt and pepper shaker, pencil shapener and thermometer; Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. souvenier and a Metropolitan Life Insurance coin.
- 1933 Chicago World's Fair letter
1933 Chicago World's Fair letter opener. The logo depicting a planet in orbit and "A Century of Progress" in brass & copper. 7 1/2" long. Estimate $30-40
- Lot of three New York World's Fair
Lot of three New York World's Fair 1939-40 publications, including Billy Rose's Aquacade 1940 program with Coca Cola ad, and two 1939 and 1940 Railroads on Parade train pageant program featuring the streamline locomotive. Largest, 12 3/4" x 9 3/4".
- (TOPICAL) NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
(TOPICAL) NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR (1964-65): 231 POSTCARDS, 20TH CENTURY(TOPICAL) NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR (1964-65): 231 POSTCARDS, 20th Century, Some duplicates. All postally unused and clean. Provenance: A private New Bedford, Massachusetts collection.
- 1939 GREYHOUND BUS WITH WORLD'S
1939 GREYHOUND BUS WITH WORLD'S FAIR Arcade cast iron painted in familiar blue and white color scheme roof reads ''Visit World's Fair San Francisco 1939 New York '' features nickel grille and rear panel rubber tires. 8 3/4'' l. (Mint Cond.)
- FOUR SHELVES OF MOSTLY 1915 PPIE
FOUR SHELVES OF MOSTLY 1915 PPIE WORLDS FAIR PUBLICATIONS Four shelves of mostly 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) worlds fair publications, including Impressions of Art, The Anthropology of Worlds Fairs by Burton Benedict, Palaces and Courts of the Exhibition, The Magic City, Treasure Island, Official Guide to the Fair, etc.
- Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934
Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934 Century of Progress vintage travel poster signed in the plate center right 39 5/8" x 26 1/2". Good condition with a couple of minute tears in the margin.
- Box Seattle World's Fair Season
Box Seattle World's Fair Season Ticket etc.
- FLORIDA 1940 EXHIBIT NY WORLD'S
FLORIDA 1940 EXHIBIT NY WORLD'S FAIR PHOTO BOOKFlorida had a large state exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair held in New York City. A great book of photographs "FLORIDA- The land where Dreams Come True," which proudly displays the wonders produced in Florida, was printed, and personalized copies were given to dignitaries. This copy was presented to Floyd Bell and signed by both the president and vice-president of the Florida State Exhibit. The hardbound book, 14" x 10", has a tooled leatherette cover like many old high school yearbooks. The book is all photos, a mix of color and B/W, with captions being the only text.
- CHICAGO WALGREEN 1934 WORLDS FAIRChicago
CHICAGO WALGREEN 1934 WORLDS FAIRChicago Walgreen 1934 Worlds Fair
Condition:
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- LOT OF WORLD'S FAIR POSTCARDS AND
LOT OF WORLD'S FAIR POSTCARDS AND EPHEMERA: Comprising Three books; ''Going to the Fair'', 1939; Chicago ''A Century of Progress'' 1883-1933; ''New York Advancing'' World's Fair edition. Also included are 2 binders of sleeved postcards & Ephemera from the World's fairs.
CONDITION: Wear & foxing consistent with age and use.
- Glenn C. Sheffer and Sidney Riesenberg
Glenn C. Sheffer and Sidney Riesenberg "Chicago World's Fair" and "Over the Top for You" vintage travel and WWI posters Extensive restoration needed to both posters.
- 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR BOARD,
1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR BOARD, SCARCE1893 Chicago World's Fair board , a scarce souvenir consisting of a colorful lithographed paper on heavy board that is a bird's-eye view of the Midway Plaisance, in the center is a lithographed tin Ferris Wheel which was the great attraction of the fair, the wheel indicates the maker as Hamilton-Myers Co. of Middletown, Pennsylvania, 20" x 4". Provenance: Flora Gill Jacobs private collection, Noel Barrett Auctions, 2014.
Condition:
Excellent condition, with some light scuffing to tin.
- 28 HARRISON 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S
28 HARRISON 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS United States,189328 Albumen cards featuring different exhibitions around the fair.
- Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934
Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934 Century of Progress vintage travel poster signed in the plate center right 39 5/8" x 26 1/2". Good condition with minute tear in field in addition to several small tears in the margin.
- Sandor (20th century) Chicago World's
Sandor (20th century) Chicago World's Fair, Century of Progress 1934 (with original tube) Vintage travel poster Signed in print Includes mailing tube with original address label. Deco figure urges attendance before fall closing. 39 5/8" x 26 1/2". Good condition, several small tears in top border. Tube in good condition.
- (3) RARE 1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S
(3) RARE 1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR POSTERS The penultimate Art Deco Posters of the Perisphere from the 1939 New York World's Fair, by John Carleton Atherton (1900-1952), published by Grinnell Litho of NYC.. Two copies of Lady Liberty holding the symbols of the 1939 World's Fair, the Trylon and Perisphere as well as Earth in her lap; one copy of a woman in front of the same giving an arm up salute (?). Small format, unframed, rolled, 20" x 13 3/4", fine condition.
- 1939 GREYHOUND BUS WITH WORLD'S
1939 GREYHOUND BUS WITH WORLD'S FAIR ROOF AD Arcade cast iron painted in familiar blue and white color scheme roof reads 'Visit World's Fairs San Francisco 1939 New York ' features nickel grille and rear panel rubber tires. 8 3/4'' l. (VG Cond.)
- 1900 PARIS WORLD'S FAIR PLAQUETTE,
1900 PARIS WORLD'S FAIR PLAQUETTE, RARE SILVER Medal for the Universal Exposition in Paris, July 4 1900 by Brenner. Obverse has 2 women standing before the National Pavillion with wording below "Presented by the Commissioner General of the United States": Reverse is the Lafayette monument in Paris. The Paris World's Fair ran in 1900 from April to November. One of the interesting exhibits was by the Lumière brothers who did the first public presentation of motion pictures in 1895. This is an unlisted variety for this medal as Smedley only listed bronze while this one is silver, inscribed on the edge - Argent. The engraving and die work on this medal is exquisite