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.
1933 Chicago World's Fair walking1933 Chicago World's Fair walking stick along with six others one bone handle along with a group of yard sticks and two papier mache floor vases
1 piece. Original Watercolor Poster1 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.
Chicago World's Fair 1934 CenturyChicago 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.
CHICAGO WALGREEN 1934 WORLDS FAIRChicagoCHICAGO WALGREEN 1934 WORLDS FAIRChicago Walgreen 1934 Worlds Fair
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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.
CHICAGO AND ITS MAKERS. A NarrativeCHICAGO AND ITS MAKERS. A Narrative of Events from the Day of the First White Man to the Inception of the Second World's Fair by Paul Gilbert and Charles Lee Bryson. Felix Mendelsohn Publisher 1929 Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
(CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS) A(CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS) A Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago 1933-1934. Chicago: Kaufmann-Fabry Photographers n.d. [c. 1934] Large 4to full blue morocco gilt lettering to spine and front board moire silk endpapers. One of a small number of copies printed for major contributors to the World's Fair this copy for Henry Paschen ''in grateful acknowledgement of valuable support.'' Each photograph is a silver gelatin print on thick mat paper showing scenes from the Fair annotated in pencil by the photographers. Minor rubbing to boards; otherwise a fine copy.
Glenn C. Sheffer and Sidney RiesenbergGlenn 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.
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.
* (CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION)* (CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION) ARNOLD CHARLES Constructing the Fair. Platinum Print Reproduction of Original Photographs. [Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago 1993] Portfolio publisher's grey cloth-backed folding case printed pastedown label close tie. With three platinum print reproductions comprising ''Manufacturer's Building under construction August 11 1892 '' ''The Court of Honor Looking West '' ''The Ferris Wheel on the Midway '' each lightly tipped to mat with archival tape.
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'S28 HARRISON 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS United States,189328 Albumen cards featuring different exhibitions around the fair.
(CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION)(CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION) A group of five World's Columbian Exposition admission tickets Chicago 1893 comprising a Columbus Washington Indian Chief and two Lincoln examples together with a booklet cover and a Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Token.
WEIMER PURSELL. "CHICAGO WORLD'SWEIMER PURSELL. "CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR, 1933," LITHOGRAPH (American, 1906-1974). Color lithograph, signed "Weimer Pursell" in stone lr, 40 x 26 1/2 in., unframed.
Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934Sandor 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.
Sandor (20th century) Chicago World'sSandor (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.
ETCHING PRINT DEPICTING THE "AVENUEETCHING PRINT DEPICTING THE "AVENUE OF FLAGS" AT THE 1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR. 12"H X 11"W (SIGHT), 18 1/2"H X 17 1/4"W (FRAME)Etching print depicting the "Avenue of Flags" at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair., Pencil signed lower right. Dimensions: 12"H x 11"W (sight), 18 1/2"H X 17 1/4"W (frame)
Two Chicago Century of ProgressTwo 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.
1933 Chicago World's Fair letter1933 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
(CHICAGO) COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION(CHICAGO) COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION A History of the World's Columbian Exposition Held in Chicago in 1893. Edited by Rossiter Johnson. New York: D. Appleton 1897. 4 vols. 4to quarter morocco over marbled boards spines lettered in gilt t.e.g. With portrait frontispieces and numerous photographic illustrations throughout. Wear to boards; ends chipped; rear board detached from vol. 1; minor foxing concentrated and endpapers; offsetting from frontispieces.
SIXTEEN DREAM CITY ART PORTFOLIOSSIXTEEN DREAM CITY ART PORTFOLIOS FROM THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR. Included are volumes 1 - 16 published by N.D. Thompson November 9 1893 through February 22 1894. 11'' h. 13.5'' w. Signs of wear and use. Some page separations tears corner folds.
Sandor Chicago World's Fair 1934Sandor 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.
Set of 6 ''Dirigold'' ''OfficialSet of 6 ''Dirigold'' ''Official 1933 A Century Of Progress Chicago'' (Worlds Fair) 8'' spoons.
(CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS) A(CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS) A group of items from the Chicago Century of Progress International Exposition including a deck of playing cards two booklets of official pictures two official ''Book of the Fair '' ''Mrs. Mary Martensen's Century of Progress Cook Book '' five souvenir coin pieces four souvenir pictorial discs and six metallic objects.
LARGE PANORAMIC VIEW OF 1933 CHICAGOLARGE PANORAMIC VIEW OF 1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR PHOTO...Large panoramic photograph of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. All the buildings are labeled; text along the lower right reads "Panorama of the Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago, Ill. 1933."
Sight; height: 8 3/4 in x width: 58 1/4 in. Framed; height: 10 3/4 in x width: 60 1/4 in.
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Raymond Katz 1934 Chicago World'sRaymond 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.
(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.
Sandor (20th century) Chicago World'sSandor (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.
1934 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR ALUMINUM1934 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR ALUMINUM CANE1934 Chicago World's Fair aluminum cane, 36 1/2 " l.
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Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
Vintage copper Chicago World'sVintage copper Chicago World's Fair 1933 letter opener. Embossed "A Century of Progress 1833 1933 Chinese Temple Carillon Tower" and on reverse "Chicago in 1833 Ft. Dearborn Massacre 1812". 8 /8" long. Estimate $50-60
George Petty (American, 1894-1975)George Petty (American, 1894-1975) Century of Progress 1833-1933 Chicago World's Fair Vintage travel poster Signed in print Images of ghostly warrior and modern goddess urge train travel to the fair. 39 7/8" x 26 7/8". Good condition, several very minor creases at bottom of field, edge roughness on top and right borders, and minor soiling lower margin.
1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR SILKSCREEN1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR SILKSCREEN CARD TABLE CLOTHSilkscreen card table cloth for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Copyright mark in the lower left corner reads "Copyrighted - K-20046-e.d. co N.Y."
Height: 34 1/2 in x width: 32 1/2 in.
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THE DREAM CITY[Chicago] The DreamTHE DREAM CITY[Chicago] The Dream City. Milwaukee: American Fine Art Co. for Western Rural, (1893). Color engraving depicting Chicago at a birdês-eye view, including buildings of the Columbian Exposition, and many boats and sailing vessels in Lake Michigan. 16 x 24”. Old vertical fold, creased upper left margin.
* (CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION)* (CHICAGO COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION) THE WHITE CITY The White City (As It Was). Text by Selim H. Peabody and Stanley Wood. Chicago: The White City Art Company 1894. Oblong 4to publisher's gilt-lettered maroon pebbled cloth. Illustrated with numerous black and white plates. Hinges tender; some rubbing to boards; interior in good condition.
1933 CHICAGO EXPOSITION SOUVENIR1933 CHICAGO EXPOSITION SOUVENIR WALKING STICK1933 Chicago Exposition Souvenir Walking Stick , a world globe is pinned atop a knotted and twisted rope collar, on tapering wood shaft; top of the globe states "Century of Progress, 1933, Chicago, The Hub of the Nation"
Length 35 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weinroth, Nantucket, Massachusetts
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