Category: 1851 Crystal Palace (1 to 1)
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| The Exhibition of All Nations was the first World's Fair. It was held in Hyde Park in London. |
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 | Lot # 1 - Soup Tureen. Blue Staffordshire type china from the 1851 Crystal Palace. The lid has 2 pictures of the outside of the Crystal Palace. Lift the lid and the inside bottom of the tureen pictures the inside of the Crystal Palace with the girders and several people. A very rare piece from this fair. Size: overall from bottom to top of finial, handle to handle: 11 3/4 inches wide, 9 1/2 inches deep and 7 inches tall. Condition: Good. There are 2 chips in the lid and several chips on the interior bottom. There are also a couple of chips on the bottom, a couple of small chips under the rim of the bottom piece and some popping of the glaze on the side of the bottom in one spot (see photo) and a 1 inch hairline crack. The is also some browning of the crazing lines on the lid and more browning inside the bottom of the tureen. This piece displays well and would be a great addition to any collection.
Estimate: $ 350 - $ 500
| $ 250 |
Category: 1876 Centennial Exposition (2 to 4)
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| This World's Fair commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the United States was held in Philadelphia Pennslyvania. |
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 | Lot # 2 - Jewel Box. Oval Beveled Glass Reverse painted top brass jewel box with multicolor picture of the Main Building at the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The foreground of the picture is walkway filled with fair visitors and the background is the sky. There is mother of pearl below the building that reflects behind the windows of the building. There is a decorative design in the brass sides of the box. Condition: Near Mint. The reverse glass painting is in beautiful condition (You will hard pressed to find a nicer reverse glass box from 139 years ago). The design in the brass is in wonderful condition with only slight color variation is a couple of small areas. The inside cushion is worn in the middle. Size 3 1/4 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches deep by 1 1/2 inches high.
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
| $ 130 |
 | Lot # 3 - Plate, Commemorative. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Cream colored souvenir ceramic plate with blue rim and blue/green lithograph drawing of the Memorial Hall in the center. Printed in raised letters around the outside rim of the plate "Our Union For Ever/Centennial." Stamp on the reverse side is trademark logo for "E.M. & Co.." Size: Depth: 8.25 inches Condition: Fair (Significant crazing and dark brown staining on the reverse side. Some flaking of finish visible around the raised edges on the front.)
Estimate: $ 180 - $ 250
| $ 100 |
 | Lot # 4 - Shoe. 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Frosted glass "Gillinder Centennial" shoe. Souvenir in the shape of a narrow-toe shoe, similar to those worn in 1776. Embossed "Gillinder Centennial Exhibit" inside of the shoe. Size: Height: 2.5 inches, Length: 5 inches, Width: 1.75 inches. Material: Glass. Condition: Excellent (Embossing is worn and very faint.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 30 |
Category: 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (5 to 9)
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| Celebrating the 400 Anniversary of the Discovery of America. Held in Chicago, Illinois |
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 | Lot # 5 - Brass dish with reverse painted picture of "Government Building Chicago Exhibition 1893". Size of the dish is 4 inches in diameter and 3/4 of an inch high. The reverse glass portion is 2 7/8 inches in diameter. Condition overall is very good. The brass has some dents and could use a good polishing. The reverse painting has some discoloration on the bottom right edge and a few flakes in the sky. The picture of the building is bright.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 6 - Book. "Report of the Board of World's Fair Managers of Maine. 1895". The 37 pages of text in this hardcover book includes the Final Report, Treasurer's Report, Summary of Classification of Exhibit Account. There are also 17 pictures of the building, exhibits, "World's Fair Managers of the Maine" ( 9 men and 8 women) and Governor Burleigh. Size: 9 1/4 inches tall by 6 inches wide with over 50 pages of pictures and text. Condition: Very Fine, the cover has a few spots and the binding is a little dented at the top and bottom. The inside is excellent.
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 7 - Demitasse Cup & Saucer. Beautiful and rare china Satuma Cup and Saucer with gold paint and enameled white flowers. Pictures Fisheries on cup and government building on the saucer. Size: Saucer is 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Cup is 1 3/4 inches high by 3 inches wide including handle. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 150
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 8 - Sterling Silver Spoon. Pictures ship in the shovel shaped bowl. "Columbus" and stars and stripes Shield with eagle on top is pictured on the handle. "1492" and "1892" is also written on the handle. The back of the handle says "Chicago" "Columbian Exposition" and pictures the government building and the liberal arts building. Also says "sterling" and has 'Keil' etched very small on back of bowl. There is also a maker mark that has 3 little boxes with an 'R' in the middle box and it looks like a star in each of the end boxes. Size: 5 3/4 inches long and bowl is 1 1/8 inches at the widest point. Condition: Excellent, there is a little wear on the handle.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 9 - Paperweight. Multicolor reverse painted paperweight of the "Administration Building" at the "World's Columbian Exposition 1893". Size: 2 5/8 inches by 4 1/8 inches wide by 3/4 inch thick. Condition: Very Fine. The backing is completely intact, but there is a little paint chipping in the upper right hand corner and the lower left hand corner. Still much better than what you see at shows these days.
Estimate: $ 60 - $ 90
| $ 35 |
Category: 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition (10 to 11)
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| Held in Atlanta, Georgia |
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 | Lot # 10 - Trade Card "For the collection of Souvenirs from the Cotton States and International Exposition 1895 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A." Henry K. Wampole & Co.. 1895 Atlanta Exposition, Cotton States. Cardboard souvenir shaped like a basket with accordion folds on the sides and a sealed bottom. At the top are two handles made of string. On the front is pictured the background of a wicker basket and in the middle is a label "For the collection of souvenirs from the Cotton States and International Exposition 1895 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. Compliments of Henry Wampole & Co. Manufacturing Pharmacists, Philadelphia, PA." On the back is an advertisement for Wampole's Tasteless Preparation of Cod Liver Oil. Size: 1 piece. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 11 - Booklet "Souvenir Album of the Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, Ga. 1895" . 1895 Atlanta Exposition, Cotton States. Album with several grayscale drawings of buildings from the Exposition and landmarks of the Atlanta. Pages are attached and form on one pull-out page. The cover is red with gold lettering. Size: 1 booklet; 1 pull-out page. Condition: Fair (Binding is missing a small piece. Covers are worn around the edges. On the back cover is a large water mark stain.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 15 |
Category: 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition (12 to 15)
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| Held in Omaha, Nebraska |
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 | Lot # 12 - Postcard "Official Postal Card Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Manufacturers Building" Chicago Colortype Co.. 1898 Omaha, Nebraska's Trans-Mississippi. Souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Manufacturers Building in the upper right corner and in the upper left is a woman sitting at a spinning wheel. Engraved and printed by Chicago Colortype Co. Handwritten along the bottom is "Stonybook Mass 2/16. Buy 100 to 200 bags and I will see you soon about the first week in March. Along the side is a name that is illegible. On the back, the card is address to Walter H. Ellis, Vineland, N.J. with a Stoneybrook postmark, dated 190? Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 13 - Booklet "Views of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Held at Omaha, Nebraska, June 1st to November 1st, 1898." F. A. Rinehart. 1898 Omaha, Nebraska's Trans-Mississippi. Souvenir booklet containing 29 green tone photographs of the Exposition buildings. Published by F.A. Rinehart, Official Photographer. Bound together with a string. Size: 1 booklet; 58 pages.. Condition: Good (Discoloration of the covers and wear around the edges. Ends of the string used to bind the booklet are frayed.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 14 - Booklet "Trans-Mississippi International Exposition" . 1898 Omaha, Nebraska's Trans-Mississippi. Pamphlet with information about the design of the Exposition grounds and buildings, including black and white photographs of the buildings. Size: 1 booklet; 32 pages. Condition: Good (Slight wear to the covers.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 15 - Booklet in the original envelope with cancelled 1 cent Trans-Mississippi stamp. Envelope says "Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Omaha, June to November 1898. Department of Publicity. Bee Building." and pictures the "Administration Arch.". The booklet is printed in Green, the cover says "Trans-Mississippi International Exposition Omaha 1898". The booklet contains 32 pages with several pictures of buildings at the fair. Size: 5 7/8 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high (envelope: 6 1/8 inches high by 9 1/4 inches wide). Condition: Good. The envelope has a tear, the cover has part of the top ripped off. The pages are separated and there is rust staining around the staples. Still a very rare booklet.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 18 |
Category: 1900 Paris L'Exposition Universelle (16 to 16)
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 | Lot # 16 - Picture booklet. Red cover had "Souvenir de L'Exposition 1900" with 7 black and white photographs of fair buildings inside. Size: 5 7/8 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high. Condition: Fine, with partial separation between the 1st and 2nd picture and 3/8 inch tear in the seam.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
Category: 1901 Pan American Exposition (17 to 37)
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| Held in Buffalo New York. |
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 | Lot # 17 - Tray. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Round silver metal souvenir tray. The center was a relief design of a buffalo with the words "Pan-American/Exposition 1901" around the outside. The edge is raised slightly. Size: Depth: 5.5 inches. Condition: Good (Tarnished.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 18 - Paperweight. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Rectangular glass paperweight. inside is a multicolor drawing of the Electric Tower and "Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo N.Y." printed at the top. The back is covered with a red faux leather with printed "Empire Art Co./New York." Size: Diameter: 4 inches, Length: 2.5 inches. Condition: Excellent (Back is worn and the color is gone around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 19 - Night time photo of 1901 Pan American Exposition fair grounds. Pictures Music Hall, ethnomusicology building and all the building in between including the tower of light. All the buildings are illuminated in this panoramic photo. This photo is made of 2 pictures mounted together on a gray board. There is a Chinese or Japanese signature under the picture on the right hand side. Size of image is: 8 7/8 inches wide by 2 3/8 inches high. The board is: 9 7/8 inches wide by 5 inches high. Condition: Excellent.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 20 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter celluloid pin back to commemorate the New York State Grange Day at the Pan-Am. In the center is a multicolored design of stalks of hay and various farm tools on a cream colored background. At the bottom are two hands shaking. Printed around the outside "New York State Grange Day/Patrons of Husbandry/Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901." Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Good (No paper label on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 21 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter celluloid pin back with multicolored view of the Maccabee Building in the center. Around the outside of the building in light red lettering is printed "Pan-American Exposition 1901/Maccabee Building." At the outside edge of the pin is printed in black "Astra Castra Numen Lumen/K.O.T.M. L.O.T.M./Ad Astra Per Aspera." The reverse side is covered with a paper label "Buttons made by The Whitehead & Hoag Co."
**From the Pan-American Official Catalogue and Guide:
"This very unique building, erected by the Knights of Maccabees, is located just west of the Forestry building, and is best approached by way of the walk leading south from the U.S. Government building. The building is about 30 x 30, and on its western end has been erected a square tower, giving the structure the appearance of a miniature castle. Every convenience has been provided in the way of receptions rooms, lodge rooms, etc., and members of the order will find this building a convenient meeting place." Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Good (Red writing on the front is faded.)
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 22 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter celluloid pin back with a multicolor design on a cream background. In the center is a dust pan with a buffalo in the center. On the left is a woman to symbolize "Liberty" and on the right is an Indian to symbolize "Peace." At the bottom center of the pan is printed "In-Dust-Ry." Printed around the top edge "Pan-American, Buffalo." Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Good (Light surface dirt on the front. No paper label on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 23 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1" diameter celluloid pin back with gold decorative metal surround. The center has a color picture of a buffalo running with the date "1901" beneath it. Metal on the back is stamped with "Pat' applied for." Size: Diameter: 1 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 24 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 2" diameter celluloid pin back with "Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co.'s Pan American Souvenir" printed around the outside and a picture of the logo of the "Ceresota Flour" on the inside. Entire button is in brown and white colors. Size: Diameter: 2 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Good (No paper label on the reverse side. The front is in excellent condition.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 25 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Cream colored 1" round celluloid pin back with black drawing of the New York State (currently the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society) in the background. Labeled at top "New York State" and at bottom "1901." The reverse side is covered with a paper label "Buttons made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co." Size: Diameter: 1 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Fair (Significant amount of cracking of the celluloid on the front.)
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 26 - Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter celluloid pin back showing the full color Raphael Beck design of two women in the shape of North and South America holding hands through Central America. Around the edge is the wording "Pan-American Exposition 1901 Buffalo N.Y. U.S.A." At the very top is printed "Official Button." Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid. Condition: Good (No paper label on reverse side. Front is in excellent condition.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 27 - Safe, Match. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Silver colored match safe. Embossed on the front panel is embossed Evelyn Rumsey Cary's "Spirit of Niagara" (woman with her arms outstretched with Niagara Falls immediately behind her). At the top is printed "Pan-American/Exposition/Buffalo." On the reverse side is the image of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. There is also a cigar cutter on the bottom. Size: Diameter: 3.75 inches, Length: 1.5 inches. Condition: Fair (Very worn with most of the silver flaked off. Some tarnish.)
Estimate: $ 60 - $ 80
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 28 - Mug. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Light green glass mug with plain green glass handle and relief design along the bottom and up the sides. The front is etched with a running bison and the words "Pan-American Exposition 1901." Size: Diameter: 2.75 inches, Height: 3.5 inches. Material: Glass. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 29 - Figurine, Animal. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Solid metal souvenir cast in the shape of a buffalo. The year "1901" is embossed onto one side of its back. The base is embossed with "Pan-American" on one side and "Exposition" on the other. Underneath on the base is printed "Pat'd Feb. 5. 1901." Size: Diameter: 2 inches, Length: 2.5 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 30 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Small round gold metal coin. The front has the Raphael Beck design of two women in the shape of North and South America holding hands through Central America with the wording "Pan-American Exposition Buffalo N.Y. U.S.A." around the outside. On the reverse side is a picture of the H. A. Meldrum Co. building with the name and "Buffalo, N.Y." printed around the outside. Size: Depth: 0.75 inches. Condition: Good (Coin is dark in the center. The areas immediately around the design are shiny.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 31 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter gold metal coin. The front has a figure of man standing and reaching to the sky with a crown on. This is possibly a Christ like figure. The background is the sky. The reverse side has a view of North and South America. The writing on the back is "Pan-American Exposition N.Y. U.S.A. May 1 Nov 1 MDCDI." Size: Depth: 1.25 inches. Condition: Good (Slightly tarnished.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 32 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Elongated cent with a picture of the Temple of Music embossed on the front. The back states "Building in which President McKinley was shot. Sept. 6, 1901." Size: Diameter: 1.5 inches, Length: 0.75 inches. Condition: Good (Coin is dark.)
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 33 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.25" diameter aluminum coin. The front has two woman shaking hands over a bison head with North and South America depicted beneath (NOT the Raphael Beck logo). Around the edge is printed "Pan-American Exposition Buffalo, N.Y. 1901." The reverse side is an advertising piece for H. Kleinhan's & Co." The description on the back explains that this coin "will allow 25 cents on a purchase of $5 or over, for the return of this medal during their anniversary week May 1-6 1899." Size: Depth: 1.25 inches. Condition: Good (Embossed lettering on the reverse side is slightly flattened, but still quite readable.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 14 |
 | Lot # 34 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.5" aluminum coin with a hole in the center in which a penny is fixed. The design on the aluminum is a four-leaf clover. The front has the words "Good Luck Souvenir Buffalo N.Y. Pan American Exposition." The back has the design has the design of two horseshoes and says "Lucky Penny Pocket Piece/Pat' Appld. For." The penny is an Indian head penny dated 1901. The reverse side of the penny has a wheat design with "One Cent" in the middle. Size: Depth: 1.5 inches. Condition: Good (Slight overall wear to the penny. Holder is in excellent condition.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 35 - Coin, Commemorative. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. 1.5" aluminum coin with a hole in the center in which a penny is fixed. The design on the aluminum is a four-leaf clover. The front has the words "Good Luck Souvenir Buffalo N.Y. Pan American Exposition." The back has the design has the design of two horseshoes and says "Lucky Penny Pocket Piece/Pat' Appld. For." The penny is an Indian head penny dated 1901. The reverse side of the penny has a wheat design with "One Cent" in the middle. Size: Depth: 1.5 inches. Condition: Good (Slight overall wear.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 36 - Dish, Candy. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Ornate dark blue ceramic dish in the shape of a star. Possible uses other than decoration include a candy or nut dish. In the center is a multicolor picture of the Electric Tower. The edges of the dish was a weaved design with gold gilt along the rim. Size: Depth: 5 inches, Diameter: 1.5 inches. Condition: Good (Slight wear of the gold around the rim.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 37 - Tray, Pin. 1901 Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. White ceramic pin plate. The center shows the Raphael Beck design of two woman in the shape of North and South America holding hands through Central America with wording "Pan-American Exposition 1901 Buffalo U.S.A." around. The edges are scalloped and decorated with gold. On reverse side is stamped "China." Size: Diameter: 3.75 inches, Length: 5.75 inches. Condition: Good (Some flaking of the gold around the rim. Light surface dirt.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 125
| $ 60 |
Category: 1901-1902 South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition (38 to 43)
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 | Lot # 38 - Booklet "The Liberty Bell in the Philadelphia Building of the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition" Charles S. Keyser. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Booklet with information on the creation of the Liberty Bell and its travels. Written by Charles S. Keyser. 32 pp. Size: 1 booklet. Condition: Good (Slight discoloration and spotting.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 39 - Tumbler. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Clear glass souvenir tumbler with a gold rim from the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition. The circular logo of a seated, robed woman pointing to her right with a city scape in the background is etched in white. On the opposite side is a palmetto tree and "The Palmetto State" etched in white. Size: Diameter: 2.25 inches, Height: 3.5 inches. Material: Glass. Condition: Good (Some flaking of the gold around the rim. Adhesive stain near the rim. Design is still very crisp and clean.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 40 - Paperweight. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Rectangular glass paperweight with a color drawing of the Negro Building from the Charleston Exposition. The back is cover with a red faux leather with something illegible written in pencil on it. Size: Depth: 3/4 inches, Length: 4 inches, Width: 2.5 inches. Material: Glass. Condition: Good (Adhesive residue on the top.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 41 - Booklet "Verses from the Cotton Boll/Official Souvenir of the Women's Department of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition" Henry Timrod. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Souvenir pamphlet with the words of the song "The Cotton Boll" by Henry Timrod. Published by the B.F. Johnson Publishing Company. Copyrighted 1901 by S. E. Wells. Bound by red thread, Size: 1 booklet; 12 pp.. Condition: Good (Slightly musty.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 42 - Spoon. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Official commemorative sterling silver spoon with an engraving in the bowl of the Cotton Palace from the Interstate and West Indian Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina. The bridge of the spoon has a decorative design around the edges and "South Carolina" engraved down the middle. At the top of the handle is the scene of a palm tree with a series of hills in the background. Size: Length: 5.5 inches, Width: 1.25 inches. Material: Sterling Silver. Condition: Excellent (Very little tarnish.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 43 - Stereoview. 1901-1902 Charleston Inter-State and West Indian E. Brown-tone stereoscopic card of Theodore Roosevelt as he enters the grounds of the Charleston Exposition. Copyrighted 1902 by Underwood and Underwood. Title: president Roosevelt's enthusiastic reception on the Exposition Grounds, Charleston, S.C.. Taken by: Underwood and Underwood at Charleston, South Carolina. Size: 3.5 inches by 7 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
Category: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair (44 to 57)
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Also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, it was held to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Purchase from France.
R L H refers to Robert L. Hendershott's book "1904 St. Louis World's Fair |
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 | Lot # 44 - Salt and Pepper Shakers. Milk Glass Salt and Pepper from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, both with a metal top with an embossed decoration. One pictures the "Palace of Machinery" other pictures "Palace of Electricity", both are marked "Souvenir St. Louis 1904". Size: 2 1/4 inches high by 1 1/2 at the widest point. Condition: Excellent. Machinery building one has a couple of small nicks in the transfer near the words at the bottom.
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
| $ 150 |
 | Lot # 45 - Pillow Cover. Blue printed image of Festival Hall at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair . Size is 21 1/2 inches wide by 18 inches high. Very Good condition with light brown discoloration overall.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 46 - Flow Blue Vase. This rare vase pictures the 'Palace of Machinery'. Marked on bottom 'The World's Fair, 1904 St. Louis MO U.S.A. with 'R&M Co.' logo underneath. It is 9 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches deep. Condition: Good, because the top of the vase has been broken and repaired as shown in the pictures. Otherwise, the vase is very presentable and would look great on the shelf. The value estimates are based on the damage, Hendershott lists these style vases at $1200-$1800.
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
| $ 150 |
 | Lot # 47 - Pad. Color Cover marked "The World's Fair 1904" and pictures the "Palace of Machinery" with description of the building on the inside cover. Cover also says "Foreign Mail linen". Size: 5 inches wide by 8 inches high. Condition: Fine with some light staining on the cover and half the pages missing from the pad.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 48 - Multicolor plate with serrated edge picturing "Washington" "Jefferson" "Lafayette" and "Napoleon" with US Flags and Fluer de Lis. Marked "Sterling China" with a crown on the back. Some Gold edging. Size: 10 3/8 inches diameter. Condition: Very Good with much crazing, one hairline crack some browning and a small chip at the bottom edge.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 49 - Sterling Silver Spoon with gold wash bowl of "Festival Hall and Cascades". Back is marked with "Louisiana Purchase Exposition", "Official" "W.B. Stevens Secy." "St. Louis" "1904" "Sterling" "Copyright 1902 Bert Ball". The front pictures on the handle Train, covered wagon, buffaloes, people on horseback, and more. Beautiful detail. Hendershott 54-170. Size 5 7/8 inches long, bowl is 1 1/4 inches wide. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 50 - Ax. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Glass souvenir ax. Inscribed on handle: St. Louis World's Fair. Inscribed on blade: 1883 Emblem of Peace & Prosperity 1904. Name Ernest Kieser etched onto handle. (RLH 21-20) Material: Glass Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 0.000 inches, Height: 0.000 inches, Length: 3.500 inches, Width: 10.000 inches. Condition: Good (Blade is chipped on lower right corner and on top in front.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 125
| $ 60 |
 | Lot # 51 - Tin. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Small tin box with hinged lid used to hold loose tea. Top has 3 color labeled image of the East India Building St. Louis 1904.The front and back sides are labeled: India Tea SAVAGE MFG. CO. BKLYN. N. Y. Left side is labeled: One teaspoon makes two cups. Right side is labeled: Boiling Water. Steep Five Minutes. (RLH 11-680) Material: Metal Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 0.000 inches, Height: 1.000 inches, Length: 2.500 inches, Width: 4.000 inches. Condition: Good (Many scratches.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 52 - Poster "Discovery of the Mississippi by Marquette, A.D. 1673." . 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Double sided letter size poster advertising the Singer Pavilion in the Manufactures Building at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. Image on front is of the discovery of the Mississippi River in 1673 and is described in detail on the reverse. Image is signed, lower right: J.N. Marchand. Size: 1 page. Condition: Condition: Good (Yellowed.)
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 53 - Tumbler. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. White "milk" glass tumbler with labeled relief scenes of the 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition: Cascade Gardens, Palace of Machinery, Louisiana Purchase Monument, and St. Louis Union Station. (RLH 21-660) Material: Glass Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 3.250 inches, Height: 4.875 inches, Length: 0.000 inches, Width: 0.000 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 54 - Knife, Pocket. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Lightweight pocket knife with two blades. Case is decorated on both sides. Front: Medallion with profiles of Napoleon and Jefferson in center, labeled: World's Fair ST. Louis. Labeled images of the Palace of Electricity and Cascade Garden on either side. Reverse:Fleur-de-lis in center with initials LPE and labeled image of the Palace of Liberal Arts and Machinery Building on either side. (RLH 25-30) Material: Metal Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 0.000 inches, Height: 0.000 inches, Length: 2.750 inches, Width: 0.500 inches. Condition: Good (Some tarnish and minimal rust on the blades.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 45 |
 | Lot # 55 - Pin. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. White, blue, and sepia. Liberty bell in center. Labeled: Philadelphia's Souvenir Liberty St. Louis, 1904. Paper insert on reverse: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout all the Land Unto all the Inhabitants Thereof." Material: Celluloid/Metal Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 1.250 inches, Height: 0.000 inches, Length: 0.000 inches, Width: 0.000 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 56 - Pin. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Sepia colored Liberty bell in center. Labeled: Liberty Phila. 1776 St. Louis 1904. Paper insert on reverse: The Liberty Bell "and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a Jubilee unto you." (RLH 39-1590) Material: Celluloid/Metal Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 0.875 inches, Height: 0.000 inches, Length: 0.000 inches, Width: 0.000 inches. Condition: Fair (Normal wear. Small brown stains around the outer rim. Paper insert on the reverse side is ripped in the center with brown stains.)
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 57 - Plate, Commemorative. 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Clear glass with cut-out lattice border. Image of Festival Hall and Cascade Gardens is cut out from the back of the plate and painted with white and gilding. Inscribed: World's Fair St. Louis. 1904. Festival Hall and Cascade Gardens. (RLH 42-140) Material: Glass Size: Depth: 0.000 inches, Diameter: 7.500 inches, Height: 0.000 inches, Length: 0.000 inches, Width: 0.000 inches. Condition: Good (The paint is fragile and has chipped off quite a bit on the bottom and top of the image.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
Category: 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition (58 to 67)
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| Held in Portland, Oregon this fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the journey of Lewis and Clark to explore the newly purchased land from France. The journey started and ended in St. Louis and went all the way to the Pacific Ocean. |
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 | Lot # 58 - Teacup. 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. White ceramic teacup with gold trim around the top edge and a color drawing of the Festival Hall from the Lewis & Clark Exposition in the middle. Unreadable, brown production on the bottom. Size: Diameter: 2.25 inches, Height: 2.25 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good (Gold trim is missing in places.)
Estimate: $ 70 - $ 90
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 59 - Booklet "The Storied Northwest along the Northern Pacific Railway" Northern Pacific Railway. 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Booklet with information about Lewis and Clark's journey and the development of the area that they explored. Produced by the Northern Pacific Railway. No reference to the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, but the statue of Sacagawea on the cover is possibly from the Exposition. Size: 1 booklet; 26 pages. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 60 - Postcard "Official Mailing Card Lewis & Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. Agricultural Building." . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Unused postcard with color drawing of the Agricultural Building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition. Published by B.B. Rich, Official Stationer. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 8
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 61 - Postcard "Official Mailing Card Lewis & Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. Entrance Forestry Building." . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Unused postcard with color drawing of the Entrance to the Forestry Building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition. Published by B.B. Rich, Official Stationer. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 62 - Postcard "Official Mailing Card Lewis & Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. European Building." . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Unused postcard with color drawing of the European Building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition. Published by B.B. Rich, Official Stationer. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 63 - Postcard "Official Mailing Card Lewis & Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. Forestry Building." . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Unused postcard with color drawing of the Forestry Building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition. Published by B.B. Rich, Official Stationer. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 64 - Postcard "Official Mailing Card Lewis & Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. General View." . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Unused postcard with color drawing of the bird's eye view of the Lewis & Clark Exposition grounds. Published by B.B. Rich, Official Stationer. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 65 - Pitcher. 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Rare Blue ceramic pitcher with gold highlights and a color drawing of an unidentified building from the Lewis & Clark Exposition. Size: Height: 3.25 inches, Width: 4.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
| $ 150 |
 | Lot # 66 - Spoon. 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Souvenir spoon with the bowl of the spoon made out of shell and the handle is metal. The shell is painted with flowers and the words "Souvenir of the Fair/1905." Size: Length: 5.5 inches, Width: 1.25 inches. Material: Shell/Metal. Condition: Excellent (Writing is slightly smudged.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 67 - Ticket "Monthly Photographic Pass, Lewis and Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair" . 1905 Portland, Oregon's Lewis and Clark Centennial. Pass No. 1841 F with the following blanks handwritten:
Pass: Thomas C. Brown
Account: Dept of Admissions
Div.: C & A Dept.: A
Photograph of Thomas Brown inside the cover with a season pass to The Land of the Midnight Sun and Darkness and Dawn. List of conditions signed by Thomas C. Brown. Size: 1 cover. Condition: Good (Binding is loose, but intact. Tape used in binding is slightly discolored.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 25 |
Category: 1907 Jamestown Exposition (68 to 105)
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| Held in Jamestown, Virginia, this World's Fair celebrated the 300th anniversary of the first settlement on North American shores. |
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 | Lot # 68 - Teacup. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. White ceramic teacup and saucer with red transferware designs. Not expressly connected to the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.
a. - Teacup with image of James Fort, Jamestown, Virginia on one side and on the other side is the Old Church Tower. Inside the cup, along the ring is a red decorative design. On the bottom is stamped "ADAMS/Member of the Wedgwood Group."
b. - Saucer with image of a flower in the center with "1607 Jamestown 1957 Virginia" written around it. Clockwise are the designs of: The Ships that Brought the Founders of the Nation; Princess Pocahontas; Blair Tomb; Captain John Smith. On the back is stamped: Old English Staffordshire Ware/JonRoth/England. Tea Cup Size: Height: 2.25 inches, Width: 2.5 inches (dimensions for the teacup without the handle. Saucer Diameter 5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good (b. - Adhesive residue.)
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 200
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 69 - Booklet "The Inside Inn, Jamestown Exposition" The Inside Inn. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Booklet advertising for the Inside Inn, located on the Exposition grounds. The outside is folded into an envelope that could be sealed and sent as a postcard. The front cover has a sign for the Inside Inn and a place for an address and 2 cent stamp. Inside is a color drawing of the hotel and 8 pages of information about the Inside Inn in the form of a letter written by a guest to a friend back home. Each page has small black and white drawings. On the back page is a lined page where the guest could write a short letter. On the back cover is a color bird's eye view of the harbor and Exposition grounds with the location of the Inside Inn indicated. Size: 1 booklet; 8 pages. Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges, particularly around the flap.)
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 70 - Badge. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Brass medal hanging from a colored enamel pin. The pin is blue with white lettering: New York Day./Jamestown Exposition 1607-1907. The medal is embossed with Virginia state seal on the front and the New York state seal on the back. Size: Length: 2 inches, Width: 1.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 71 - Booklet "Scenes at the Jamestown Exposition with Historic Site in Old Virginia" Robert A. Reid. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official publication that contains black and white photographs of the interior and exterior of the Exposition as well as many photographs of local highlights. Each photograph has a short description beneath it. Photos copyrighted 1907 by the Jamestown Official Photograph Corporation. Published by Robert A. Reid. Size: 1 booklet. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 72 - Booklet "Jamestown Exposition 1907 Hampton Roads Virginia" W. T. Barron & Co.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Booklet with short piece about the Exposition and a more detailed description of the history of the Jamestown settlement. Inside the front cover is a fold-out map of the United States, with indications of the population centers and their distance from Jamestown. Inside the back cover is a fold-out map of Historical Tidewater Virginia area. Stamped on the back "Thos. Cook & Son/Managers of Tours and Excursions/ New York City." Size: 1 booklet; 17 pp.. Condition: Good (Wear and tear on the covers.)
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 73 - Pipe. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Souvenir red clay pipe in the shape of the Old Church. On one side is embossed "1607 Jamestown 1907." While there is a hole in the back, there is no stem for the pipe. Not explicitly connected to the Jamestown Exposition. Patented July 3, 1906. Size: Depth: 1.25 inches, Height: 2 inches, Width: 1.25 inches. Material: Clay. Condition: Fair (Missing stem. Discolored by dirt.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 74 - Plate, Commemorative. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Dessert-sized green transferware ceramic souvenir plate from Virginia. In the middle is the image of the Administration Building from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. On the top are drawings of Ocean View, VA. and the Pine Beach Hotel that was located near the Jamestown Exposition grounds. On the bottom is a drawing of the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. and the lighthouse at Cape Henry, VA. The outside of the plate has a double gold rim. On the back is stamped in blue: The Rowland & Marsellus Co./Staffordshire England/Designed & Imported by the T. Hanger Drug Co./Portsmouth VA./Copyrighted 1906 Size: Diameter: 6 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 125
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 75 - Poster "Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition/General Offices: Norfolk, Virginia." A. Hoen & Co., Richmond, VA.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Large color poster/drawing of bird's eye view of the Exposition grounds and harbor with the neighboring areas labeled. Created as a promotional item. At the top: "Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition/Historical - Educational - Naval - Military - Industrial/Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the First Permanent English Settlement in America./Located Hampton Roads, close to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Fortress Monroe./Opens April 26. 1907. Closes Nov. 30. 1907." At the bottom: "General Offices: Norfolk, Virginia." Some unidentifiable handwriting on the back visible. Size: 1 poster; 41" x 30.75". Condition: Good (Shrink wrapped with handwriting on the back visible through the front. Paper is heavily creased from being folded and split in along the creases in at least four places.)
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 700
| $ 250 |
 | Lot # 76 - Coin, Commemorative. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Small circular commemorative piece (perhaps a coin or a button) the raised 3-D image of an Indian head. Around the outside is "United States of America 1907." Not explicitly connected to the Jamestown Exposition. Size: Diameter: 3/4 inch. Material: Metal. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 14 |
 | Lot # 77 - Letter "New York State Commission to the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition/Aug. 24th. 1907" William H. Hamlin, New York State Commission to the Exposition. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Typewritten letter from William H. Hamlin, Secretary of the New York State Commission to the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition (on commission letterhead), to Annesley & Co., Albany, N.Y., dated August 24, 1907. The letter asks the company to make necessary adjustments to vouchers that were sent by Annesley & Co. for work done in association with the Exposition so that payment could be sent.
Written on the reverse side in pencil in an itemized list of expenses. Size: 1 page letter;. Condition: Good (Tri-folded with creases and has some wear around the edge.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 78 - Fob. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Watch fob with leather band with silver metal arrowhead hanging from it. The front of the arrowhead has a hammered metal look with the profile of a Native American embossed at the top and "1607 1907/Meet Me on the War Path/Jamestown Exposition." Made by F.H. Noble & Co., Chicago. Size: Length: 4.5 inches, Width: 1.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Leather is slightly worn at the bottom and the back has small scratches.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 79 - Booklet "Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co." . 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Brochure promoting traveling to Washington D.C. and Norfolk via steamboat. Produced by the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. Include several fold-out pages of text and a map of the area between Washington and Norfolk. Also includes schedules and prices. Size: 1 booklet;. Condition: Good (Small tear on the top of the front cover. Some wear.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 80 - Safe, Match. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Silver metal match safe with two color lithograph drawings of buildings from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. On one side is the New York State Building and on the other is the view along the boulevard of the Exposition. One end opens and closes to reveal empty safe for matches. The other end is gritty and used as a striking surface. Size: Depth: 1/2 inch, Length: 2 3/4 inches, Width: 1 1/4 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Some discoloration (darkening) from age.)
Estimate: $ 150
| $ 90 |
 | Lot # 81 - Mirror, Hand. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Brass colored pocket mirror with handle and raised face of a girl on the back, surrounded by flowers and engraved "Exposition Jamestown 1907." Size: Length: 4 inches, Width: 2 inches. Material: Metal/Glass. Condition: Good (Brass is worn around the raised designs. Adhesive residue on the mirror.)
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 125
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 82 - Ring, Napkin. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Polished dark gray metal napkin ring with a double decorative design engraved around it. In the middle is engraved "Jamestown Exposition 1607 1907" with flowers on either end. Size: Diameter: 1.5 inches, Height: 1.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Some of the letters are beginning to fade from wear.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 83 - Postcard "Army and Navy Club, Jamestown Exposition, 1907" American Colortype Co., N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of the Army and Navy Club at 1907 Jamestown Exposition [description on back: Erected by the United States Government for the use of commissioned officers of the army and navy of this and other nations visiting the Exposition]. Addressed to Mrs. H. E. Hiler/Brockport, N.Y./South Ave. Message: "Am having a fine trip. See mother for particulars. Hope you are all well by this time. Love to all. Chas." Has 1 cent green stamp with Capt. John Smith in the middle as the "Founder of Jamestown 1907." Postmarked in Norfolk, VA on Nov.21, 1907 (special postmark: 1907 Jamestown Celebration) and Brockport, NY on Nov. 23, 1907. Copyrighted 1907 by Jamestown A. & V. Co. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Black ink stains on the front.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 84 - Postcard "Baptism of Virginia Dare." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of a group of people in a wood cabin, surrounding a minister holding a baby in a white dress with a bowl of water on a table in front of him.
Description on back: "Baptism of Virginia Dare. The first white child of English-speaking parents born in America, August 18, 1587. Her mother, wife of Ananias Dare, was the daughter of Governor White, head of the colony founded by Sir Walter Raleigh on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, in 1587. This colony, consisting of eighty-nine men, seventeen women and eleven children, during the absence of the Governor, who had gone to England for supplies, disappeared completely in 1590, and was never seen or heard of again." Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Discoloration on the back.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 85 - Postcard "Baptism of Virginia Dare." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of a group of people in a wood cabin, surrounding a minister holding a baby in a white dress with a bowl of water on a table in front of him.
Description on back: "Baptism of Virginia Dare. The first white child of English-speaking parents born in America, August 18, 1587. Her mother, wife of Ananias Dare, was the daughter of Governor White, head of the colony founded by Sir Walter Raleigh on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, in 1587. This colony, consisting of eighty-nine men, seventeen women and eleven children, during the absence of the Governor, who had gone to England for supplies, disappeared completely in 1590, and was never seen or heard of again."
Addressed to: Miss Margy Ballinlin/Warsaw/Wyoming Co./N. York. Has green 1 cent postage stamp featuring Capt. John Smith, "Founder of Jamestown, 1607." and a commemorative postmark "1607 Jamestown Celebration" as well as one from Norfolk, VA. May 11, 1907. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Discoloration on the back.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 86 - Postcard "Baptism of Pocahontas" American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of a group of people, surrounding a minister with a women wearing white on her knees in front of him.
Description on back: "Baptism of Pocahontas. While visiting a treacherous relative, Chief Japazaws, in 1612, Pocahontas, in exchange for a copper kettle, was delivered into the hands of Captain Samuel Argall, who took her to Jamestown to be held as a hostage, in the hope of making terms with her father, the Indian King Powhatan. This plan proving a failure, Pocahontas remained at Jamestown, was taught the English language, became a devote Christian, and was baptized in the church there under the name of Rebecca, and shortly after married. (See Card No. 10)" Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 87 - Postcard "Battery Park, Fortess Monroe, on Hampton Roads, Virginia" American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of two piles (one large, one smaller) of cannon balls and two cannons surrounded by trees with a wood structure in the background.
Addressed to: Mr. George Burdick/South Lima/N.Y./c/o his dad.
Message: "You ought to be here Georgie. I'm having a great time. H.B.R."
Has green one cent postage stamp of Capt. John Smith and commemorative postmark of "1607 Jamestown Celebration" and two postmarks, one from Norfolk, VA. June 11, 1907 and one from South Lima, NY June 12, 1907. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 88 - Postcard "Beauvoir." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a white house with a large front porch and columns.
Description on the back: "Beauvoir. The home of Jefferson Davis, President of Confederate States of America during the Civil War, whose portrait and history appears on card No. 50. A replica of this building has been erected on the Exposition Grounds by the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for their headquarters. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 89 - Postcard "Beauvoir." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a white house with a large front porch and columns.
Description on the back: "Beauvoir. The home of Jefferson Davis, President of Confederate States of America during the Civil War, whose portrait and history appears on card No. 50. A replica of this building has been erected on the Exposition Grounds by the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for their headquarters." Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 90 - Postcard "Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a red brick church with a large white steeple.
Description on the back: "Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia. The parish was founded in 1632, and the church, which is the oldest in continued use in America, was built in 1715 from drawings made by Governor Spottswood. The font, which is alleged, was used in baptizing Pocahontas, in the Jamestown Church in 1612, and the sacred vessels of the communion service used there are in this church and can be seen in the view of the interior on card No. 25, and of the Jamestown Church tower on card No. 20." Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 91 - Postcard "Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a red brick church with a large white steeple.
Description on the back: "Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia. The parish was founded in 1632, and the church, which is the oldest in continued use in America, was built in 1715 from drawings made by Governor Spottswood. The font, which is alleged, was used in baptizing Pocahontas, in the Jamestown Church in 1612, and the sacred vessels of the communion service used there are in this church and can be seen in the view of the interior on card No. 25, and of the Jamestown Church tower on card No. 20." Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 92 - Postcard "Chamberlin Hotel, Old Port Comfort, VA." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Chamberlin Hotel, a large red brick building.
Description on the back: "Chamberlin Hotel, Old Point Comfort, VA. Built on the United States Government Reservation, adjoining Fortress Monroe. This famous hostelry is directly opposite the Exposition Grounds on Hampton Roads, and with the additions recently built will accommodate upwards of 1,000 guests. George F. Adams, Manager."
Addressed to: Miss Grace McConnell/394 West Utica St./Buffalo/New York.
Has a green one cent postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin and a postmark from Norfolk, VA. April 14, 1908." Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 8
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 93 - Postcard "Auditorium, Education, History and Transportation Bldgs., Jamestown Exposition, 1907." Illustrated Postal Card Co., New York. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with a color drawing looking down a street at the Exposition. On the left in a distance is a building and on the right are three more buildings. People are milling in the middle. Printed in Germany. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Crease in the upper left corner of the front.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 94 - Postcard "Jamestown Exposition" A.C. Bosselman & Co.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with color bird's eye view of the harbor and the Exposition grounds. In the foreground are numerous ships. Handwritten at the top center: June 9, 1907. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Slightly discolored and dirty.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 95 - Postcard "Jamestown, 1622" The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Souvenir postcard with color drawing of Jamestown as it may have appeared in 1622. Around the outside, handwritten in pencil is "I would like to come over and see you but I have been so busy I could not get over. I intended to come today if it had not rained. From Aunt Mat." Printed on back [top center]: Compliments of The Prudential Insurance Company of America/Incorporated as a Stock Company by the State of New Jersey/Home Office, Newark, N.J.
Description on back: Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement within the limits of the United States and was founded in 1607 by a small company under the leadership of Captain Newport./The settlers landed on May 14th, sent out exploring parties and began to build fortifications. The first attack from the Indians occurred within a fortnight and resulted in a victory for the Colonists./In 1619 the first legislative assembly in America was held at Jamestown, and here in same year slavery was first introduced into the original thirteen colonies.
Addressed to: Mrs. Nora I. Watson/Wrightdale,/Lanc. Co./Pa. Has a green one cent stamp with the image of Benjamin Franklin. Postmarked on Oct ? 1907 - place illegible.
No expressly associated with the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 7 - $ 9
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 96 - Postcard "Egg-O-See. "Dere aint go'n'er by no leavin's" 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused postcard advertisement/souvenir for Egg-O-See cereal. On the front is a color drawing of a young boy sitting a table with two bowls of cereal, a glass of milk, and a box of Egg-O-See. The boy is looking to towards his right at a brown and white dog sitting on the floor with two white cats on his left. At the bottom is: "Dere aint go'n'er by no leavin's."
Back: On the top is printed "Egg-O-See Souvenir Post Card." At the bottom left is printed "Jamestown Exposition, 1907." Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 97 - Postcard "[untitled]" . 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Postcard with sepia tone photo on the front of a boy sitting atop a wagon loaded with barrels being pulled by three horses. On the left is a man standing with barrels laying on ground.
Written on the back: I received the postal this morning while I was waiting for the goose to bake. Dad did not come home as we expected so Elmer went to market and got a goose. About coming out I don't know if everything is all right. I will be out Monday. John
Addressed to Mrs. J.H. Taylor/Holland N.Y./In care of Joseph David. Has a green one cent stamp with the image of Capt. John Smith from the 1907 commemorative series. Postmarked twice - once in Buffalo, N.Y. on Nov 28 1907 and once in Holland, N.Y. on Nov 29 1907.
Related to the 1907 Jamestown Exposition by the stamp. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Slightly warped and curled. Black/soiled areas in the upper right and bottom left of the front.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 98 - Postcard "Virginia Treasury Note/One Hundred Dollars" American Import, Export & Commission Co., Inc. Norfolk, Va.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused oversized postcard from the State of Maryland encouraging visitors to the Exposition to stop in Maryland "where oysters, crabs, fish, and terrapin are made famous throughout the United States" on their way to the Exposition. On the front is a reproduction of a Virginia Treasury Note for one hundred dollars. Reverse side is unused, but in the upper right corner the notation "One cent postage permits signing name, but no other writing. Two cents permits writing." is where the stamp would be placed. Copyrighted 1907 by the American Import, Export & Commission Co., Inc. Size: 1 postcard; 7.75" x 4.5". Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges. The upper left corner is creased.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 99 - Postcard "Mines & Metallurgy Palace,/Jamestown Exposition 1907" . 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with embossed image of the Mines and Metallurgy Palace. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 100 - Postcard "Delaware State Building, Jamestown Exposition, 1907." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Delaware State Building. In upper left corner is the Delaware state seal.
Addressed to: Mr. Cachy Kinney/Belfast, N.Y. Message written in pencil dated Oct. 2-07: "Dear Cachy, I expect to be in Belfast Saturday if I don't get left. Aunt Helen."
Has no stamp (may have been removed), but has two postmarks - one from Washington DC on Oct. 5, 1907 and one from Belfast, NY on Oct. 7, 1907. Size: 1 card. Condition: Good (Several creases in various directions in the upper left corner. Some brown circular stains on the back in the lower right corner.)
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 101 - Postcard "Georgia State Building, Jamestown Exposition, 1907." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Georgia State Building. In the upper left corner is the Georgia state seal.
Description on back: A reproduction of "Bulloch Hall," Rosewell, Georgia, under whose roof the mother of Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, was born. Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 102 - Postcard "Harbor View, Jamestown Exposition, 1907" American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a bird's eye view of the harbor during the Jamestown Exposition with the waterway lined with ships. Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 103 - Postcard "Harbor View, Jamestown Exposition, 1907" American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a bird's eye view of the harbor during the Jamestown Exposition with the waterway lined with ships. In the lower right corner is handwritten "Oct-7-1907."
Addressed to: Miss Pauline Whitmore/ 38 Spalding St./Lockport N.Y.
Message: We were over to the Exposition yesterday and are going to-day in a few minutes. Be sure and write to Washington. Betty.
Has a 1 cent green stamp with Benjamin Franklin's image on it. Postmarked in Fortess Monroe, VA. on Oct. 8 1907. Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 104 - Postcard "Inside Inn, Jamestown Exposition, 1907." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of a beach with the Inside Inn in the background.
Description on back: Inside Inn, Jamestown Exposition, 1907, delightfully situated on the waters of Hampton Roads in the Exposition Grounds. Capacity 3,000. Jamestown Hotel Corporation, Proprietors. Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 105 - Postcard "Interior of Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia." American Colortype Co. N.Y.. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the inside of the Blandford Church.
Description on back: Old Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia, was built in 1735. The following lines by an unknown author were found written on its walls about 1841:
Thou art crumbling to the dust, old pile;
Thou art hastening to thy fall.
And 'round thee in thy loneliness
Clings the ivy to thy wall.
The worshippers are scattered now
Who knelt before thy shrine,
And silence reigns where anthems rose,
In days of "Auld Lang Syne."
Addressed to an illegible address, but never sent. Size: 1 card. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
Category: 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition (106 to 129)
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 | Lot # 106 - Dish, Candy. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Small white ceramic candy dish with flower petal edge and colorized images of three landmarks of Seattle. Clockwise from top: Battleship Nebraska; Union Depot; American Bank and Empire Building. In the center of the bowl is a colorized version of the circular Exposition logo. Beneath the logo is a pick and shovel crossed with a ring in the middle and "Seattle" printed in the center. Between the images are drawings of flowers and green vines. The rim is painted blue with gold accents. Size: Depth: 1.25 inches, Diameter: 5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 150
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 107 - Knife, Paper. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Small sterling silver letter opener in the shape of a sword. On the handle is embossed the image of Mining Building. Size: Height: 4.5 inches, Width: 1 inch. Material: Sterling Silver Condition: Good (Slightly tarnished.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 108 - Mug. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. "Ruby flash" glass mug with red coloring over 3/4 of the mug with the bottom and handle made of clear glass. Etched in one side is "A.Y.P./1909." and on the other side is etched "From/James/to Sarah" with two small birds at the top. Along the bottom edge of the red glass is a row of raised dots. Size: Diameter: 2.5 inches, Height: 3.25 inches. Material: Glass. Condition: Good (Some scratches of the red surface.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 109 - Plate, Commemorative. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Small white ceramic plate with a gold rim and a color drawing of the Oregon State Building in the middle. Around the edges is written in gold "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition/Seattle Washington 1909" with a raised decorative design beneath the lettering. On either side of the plate are three pink flowers. On the reverse side is stamped "Manufactured Exclusively for the Oregon Commission." Size: Diameter: 8 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent (Most of the gold rim is gone.)
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 150
| $ 90 |
 | Lot # 110 - Plate, Commemorative. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Small souvenir ceramic plate with gray/black and white design. In the center is the circular logo of the Exposition. Around it are five images of the sights around Seattle. Clockwise from top are: Academy of the Holy Names; Pioneer Square & Totam Pole; Mount Rainer Near Seattle, 14520 Feet High; Snoqualmie Falls; Agricultural Building, A.Y.P. Exposition. Edged with a flower design. On the reverse side is stamped: "The Rowland & Marsellus Co./Staffordshire, England/Made & Designed in England for/The Bon Marche/Seattle, Wash." Size: Diameter: 8.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good (Has a significant amount of crazing visible on the back. One chip along the edge on the back.)
Estimate: $ 45 - $ 60
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 111 - Plate, Commemorative. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Dinner-sized souvenir ceramic plate with blue and white design. In the center is the circular logo of the Exposition. Around it are five images of the sights around Seattle. Clockwise from top are: Mt. Rainer; Totem Pole and Pioneer Place; University of Washington; Agricultural Building [A.Y.P.E.]; Snoqualmie Falls; Oregon State Building [A.Y.P.E.]. On the reverse side is stamped: "The Rowland & Marsellus Co./Staffordshire, England/Made Expressly for Frederick & Nelson/Seattle, Wash." Size: Diameter: 10 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good (Some crazing visible on the back. Piece of yellowing scotch tape on the back.)
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 250
| $ 125 |
 | Lot # 112 - Plate, Commemorative. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Dinner-sized white ceramic plate with color drawings of six Exposition buildings. Clockwise from top: Machinery Building; Agricultural Building; Auditorium Building; Fine Arts Building; Manufactures Building; Washington State Building. In between each image is a bunch of three pink flowers. In the center is the circular logo of the Exposition in color. On the reverse side is stamped: "Made in Germany exclusively for M. Seller & Company/Seattle, Wash." Size: Diameter: 9.75 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Good (Some of the gold accents missing.)
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 150
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 113 - Postcard "Alaska The Nation's Treasure Box/Meet Me at the Fair. Seattle, 1909." Gerald's Cafe. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused color souvenir postcard from the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. In the middle of the postcard is a drawing of the man with a shovel against the background of a map of Alaska, pouring gold into a chute that leads into a building labeled the U.S. Mint. In the lower left corner is the image of an eagle and in the lower right is a domed building flying a flag reading "A.Y.P.E. 1909." Around the border of the postcard are image of an Eskimo, a polar bear, a whale, a seal, and fish moving into a can. Along the bottom edge, is written "Meet Me at the Fair. Seattle, 1909."
On the reverse is printed "Gerald's Cafe/824 First Ave./Clarence J. Geral, Prop./Fresh Eggs Poultry and Vegetables every day from Gerald's ranch." Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Some black smudges on the back.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 114 - Postcard "Seattle, the Gateway to Alaska and the Orient" The Lowman & Hanford Co.. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Color souvenir postcard with image a gold miner on the left side and a street lined with tall buildings on the right. In the middle is a circular logo with an Oriental woman and a woman in a green dress sitting before a woman in a long white dress. Around the outside of the logo is printed "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: Seattle 1909."
Card was never sent, but at the top of the reverse side is written in pencil "From Lizzie." In the message portion, in pencil is written "Lizzie." Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 115 - Postcard "The Heart of the Exposition - Court of Honor and Government Group" . 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Official souvenir postcard with colorized drawing of the 1909 Exposition grounds. On the reverse is the official logo of the Exposition.
Handwritten on the back: Dear niece, We are all well & we hope that you are the same dear. Prudie will you send me the Birthday of all of your children. I can't rember [sic] them from your mother./Aunt Alice/rite [sic] soon.
Address to Mrs. Prudie Washer/11 Pine St./Sandy Hill, N.Y. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile of Benjamin Franklin. There is part of a postage in the middle, but it is unreadable other than the year 1910. Size: 1 postcard. Condition:
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 116 - Postcard "Agriculture Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph with the Agriculture Building in the background and a garden in the foreground.
Description on back: The Agriculture and Manufactures Buildings are nearly the same, one the right and the other the left unit in the Court of Honor. The principal exhibit feature is the showing of the resources of the State by Counties. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 117 - Postcard "The Arctic Circle" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the Arctic Circle fountain in the foreground and a building in the background.
Description on back: The Arctic Circle is a beautiful body of water, on the Court of Honor, with an ever-flowing fountain. It is the center from which radiate many of the avenues where the surging crowds of people flow. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 118 - Postcard "Chehalis Country Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the Chehalis County Building.
Description on back: The Chehalis County Building is a fine structure erected by the citizens of the great Grays Harbor Country, to show something of the cities and towns and the great resources of that wonderfully rich territory bordering on the Pacific Ocean. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 119 - Postcard "Idaho Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the Idaho Building.
Description on back: The Idaho State Building is beautifully situated upon Dome Circle. An air of welcome and comfort pervades. In the wings are displays showing the state's abundance and prosperity. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 120 - Postcard "Japan Exhibit Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the Japan Exhibit Building.
Description on back: The Japan Exhibit Building is one of the largest, most expensive and attractive buildings at the Exposition. It is surrounded by forest trees without, and within is filled with the finest and most artistic works ever brought from that country. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 121 - Postcard "King County Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the King County Building.
Description on back: King County having the great City of Seattle within its boundary, has reason to occupy, with its exhibits, a large structure equaling the main exhibit buildings of the Exposition. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 122 - Postcard "Manufacture Palace" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph with the Manufacture Palace in the background and a plaza with a crowd of people in foreground.
Description on back: This structure contains exhibits of hundreds of industries covering textiles, carpets, heating, lighting and ventilating apparatus, metal work, wood, clothing, tools, etc., etc. Many processes of manufacture are in daily operation. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 123 - Postcard "Monitor and Merrimac" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the entrance to the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac attraction.
Description on back: The Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac is a realistic representation of that pivotal naval battle, fought on Hampton Roads, Virginia, March 9th, 1862, during "The War." Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Cut slightly off center.)
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 124 - Postcard "Mt. Rainer from Exposition" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of an elevated view of the Exposition with the Arctic Circle in the center and Mt. Rainer in the background.
Description on back: This is one of the most beautiful views of the Exposition. Mount Rainer is about sixty miles distant. It is the highest in the United States, 14,526 feet, and is always snow-clad. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Cut slightly off and words on the front are partially cut off.)
Estimate: $ 7 - $ 9
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 125 - Postcard "New York Building" Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the New York Building
Description on back: An inscription upon this building states: "This house is a replica of the home William H. Seward, whose far-sighted statesmanship gave Alaska to the United States." "Let us sign the treaty tonight." Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 126 - Ribbon, Commemorative. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Flat purple silk ribbon with gold lettering celebrating "Seward Day" [top]. In the middle is a decorative design. At the bottom is printed "A.Y.P.E./September 10/1909." Size: Height: 6.5 inches, Width: 2 inches. Material: Silk. Condition: Fair (Ribbon is worn along the edges with threads showing. The back of the ribbon is taped together using clear tape.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 127 - Spoon. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Souvenir sterling silver spoon with the image of the Exposition logo (two women, each with a gift, sitting in front of another woman with the sun in the background) embossed in the bowl of the spoon. At the top of the handle is the portrait of a man (possibly George Washington) and beneath that is a bunch of flowers. Along the bridge of the spoon is embossed "Washington." Size: Height: 5 inches, Width: 1.25 inches. Material: Sterling Silver. Condition: Good (Slightly tarnished.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 128 - Postcard "One and a Quarter Million." Robert A. Reid, Publisher. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Unused official souvenir postcard with a black and white photograph of the interior of the Alaska Building with a iron gated area surrounded by columns in the middle. Inset in the lower left is a photograph of the gold bars and nuggets inside the gates.
Description on back: Upon a stand, within a glass case, within an iron cage, with a classic temple, within the Alaska Building; so secure and yet so easily seen repose bars and nuggets of pure gold valued at a million and a quarter dollars. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 129 - Tray. 1909 Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Rectangle aluminum tray with scalloped decorative edges. In the middle is a black ink drawing of an Exposition [possibly the United States Government Building]. In the upper right corner is printed "Souvenir/A.Y.P. Exposition/Seattle 1909." Size: Height: 4.25 inches, Width: 6.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Some scratches on the back.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
Category: 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration (130 to 163)
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 | Lot # 130 - Booklet "The Hudson-Fulton Celebration Along the Hudson River" New York Central Lines. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Fold-out booklet produced by New York Central Lines. Contains information about the Celebration including a "order of events" with a short description of each and historical information about Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton. Also includes a historical map of the Hudson River showing the paths of Hudson and Fulton's journeys. 16 pages. Size: 1 booklet. Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 131 - Stein. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Miniature ceramic stein with sponged blue background and black rim. In the middle of the stein is a blue line drawing of the Half Moon. Labeled as from the "Hudson Fulton Celebration/1909." Made by Lenox, with production mark on the bottom. Possibly part of a set with 09H.CER.02? Size: Diameter: 1.75 inches (including handle 2.5 inches), Height: 2.25 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 132 - Fob. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Cast metal watch fob with embossed image of Hendrick Hudson (left) and Robert Fulton (right) in the middle. At the top is "Hudson Fulton/Celebration" and at the bottom "September/1909." Reverse side is flat with small stamp of N.C. Walters & Sons, N.Y. Size: Height: 1.75 inches, Width: 1.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Fair (Some of the finish has worn off giving the fob an unattractive appearance.)
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 133 - Postcard "Henry Hudson's Ship, The "Half Moon" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused official souvenir postcard with color drawing of Henry Hudson's ship, the Half Moon, on the front. In the upper right corner is an oval portrait identified as of Henry Hudson. In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.1"
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"Discovery of the Hudson River - The Halve Maene - The Half Moon was the ship in which Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson River. It was only about fifty-nine feet long on the water line./Henry Hudson was set adrift in Hudson's Bay in June, 1611, by his mutinous crew, and with a few companions met an unknown fate."
Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Good (Slight wear and creasing around the edges and corners.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 134 - Postcard "Robert Fulton's Steamboat "Clermont" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused official souvenir postcard with color drawing of Robert Fulton's ship, Clermont, on the front. In the upper right corner is an oval portrait identified as of Robert Fulton. In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.2"
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"The Clermont - The Clermont was the primitive steamboat in which Robert Fulton made his pioneer voyage on the Hudson River from New York to Albany and return, starting on Monday, August 17, 1807, and reaching New York again on Friday, August 21. The boat was only about 150 feet long. The round trip fare in those days was $14."
Written in pencil on the left side is "H. E. Froment." Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Good (Slight wear and creasing around the edges and corners.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 135 - Postcard "Float - Title Car: History of New York" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of the title float of the history of New York section. In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.3."
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"Title Car of Empire State - The Title Car for the History of the Empire State represents the State of New York from the day of the canoe to the modern skyscraper."
Addressed in pen to Mr. J. Wessel/360 E 57 St./N.Y.C./No. 3. No stamp or postmark. Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 136 - Postcard "Float - Title Car: Indian Period" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Official souvenir postcard with color drawing of the title float of the Indian Period. In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.4."
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"Title Car of Indian Period - The Five Nations, who dwelt in northern New York, are represented in this float by their totems representing each tribe - the beaver, the tortoise, the bear, the wolf and the deer."
Addressed in pen to Mr. Herman Wessel/360 E 57 St./N.Y.C./No. 4. No stamp or postmark. Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Excellent (Very slight wear to the corners.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 137 - Postcard "Float - Legend of Hiawatha" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused official souvenir postcard with color drawing of the float entitled "Legend of Hiawatha." In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.5."
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"Legend of Hiawatha - The Iroquois have a very pretty legend relating to their final union into a confederacy. They used to fight against each other until Hiawatha told them to call representatives from all the tribes to a great council to be held on the banks of Onondaga Lake. There he formed the Iroquois Confederacy."
Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Excellent (Very slight wear to the corners.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 138 - Postcard "Float - The Five Nations" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused official souvenir postcard with color drawing of the float entitled "The Five Nations." In the upper left corner is printed "Hudson-Fulton/Celebration Commission/Official Post Card/No.5."
On the reverse side, the upper left corner is the Hudson-Fulton Celebration logo. The following is printed at the bottom left:
"The Five Nations - The Iroquois Confederacy was originally composed of five related nations, called the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas. In 1714 to cognate Tuscaroras, driven out of North Carolina, were received into the Iroquois Confederacy, which thereafter became known as the Six Nations."
Card published by the Redfield Brothers of New York City. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" by 5.5". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 139 - Postcard "On Aug. 17, 1808 [sic] the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" started its famous trip up the Hudson River, and on Aug. 19th, arrived at Albany" 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Clermont with an oval colorized portrait of Robert Fulton in the upper left corner. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent (Some slight wear around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 140 - Postcard "On Aug. 17, 1808 [sic] the first steamboat, Rob't Fulton's "Clermont" started its famous trip up the Hudson River, and on Aug. 19th, arrived at Albany" 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the Clermont with an oval colorized portrait of Robert Fulton in the upper left corner. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Dark yellow stains along the top and bottom edges of the reverse side of the card. Overall yellowing on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 4 - $ 6
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 141 - Postcard "In September 1609, Henry Hudson, sailing in the "Half Moon," discovered the Hudson River." 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the "Half Moon" with an oval colorized portrait of Henry Hudson in the upper left corner. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 142 - Postcard "In September 1609, Henry Hudson, sailing in the "Half Moon," discovered the Hudson River." 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a color drawing of the "Half Moon" with an oval colorized portrait of Henry Hudson in the upper left corner. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 143 - Postcard "Dock landing of the "Clermont" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a raised color image of the docking of the Clermont on its round-trip journey from New York City to Albany. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Dock Landing of the "Clermont." The "Clermont," the first boat propelled by steam, required 32 hours to go to Albany from New York City - about 150 miles. The face was $7, and freight was carried at the rate of three cents a pound. Plying the same route on the Hudson to-day are palatial steamboats, more than three times the size, carrying 2000 passengers, and making the trip easily in ten hours. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Yellowing around the outer edge on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 6 |
 | Lot # 144 - Postcard "Henry Hudson Memorial Bridge to be erected" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a raised color image of the proposed Henry Hudson Memorial Bridge with two ships (one modern and one sail ship) going under the bridge. At the top center is a portrait of Henry Hudson surrounded by flags. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: The Henry Hudson Memorial Bridge. To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's first trip up the river that bears his name, a memorial bridge is to be erected at Spuyten Dyvil, New York, crossing the Harlem River. It will of re-enforced concrete, 2870 feet long, 80 feet wide and of 725 feet high [above tide-water], with a central span of 725 feet. The upper story is to have a roadway 50 feet wide and two walk for pedestrians, having a width of 15 feet each; four rapid transit tracks will be laid on the lower story. The bridge will cost about $4,000,000 and require nearly four years to build. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Piece of left edge has been torn away.)
Estimate: $ 3 - $ 6
| $ 1 |
 | Lot # 145 - Postcard "Hudson landing from the "Half Moon" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Souvenir postcard with a raised color image of Henry Hudson landing in New York with the "Half Moon" in the background. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Hudson Landing From the "Half Moon." Henry Hudson, an English navigator in the employ of the Dutch East India Company, while searching for short passage to China and India; sailed by chance into what is now New York Bay; he started up the river that to-day bears his name, on Sept. 2d, 1609, in his ship, the "Half-Moon". This voyage ended about where Albany now stands, on Oct. 4th, he set sail on his return journey to Amsterdam. Hudson was eleven days navigating up the river, a distance that is now traversed in as many hours.
Addressed to Mrs. E. Lyons/241 Trenton Ave./Buffalo N.Y. Postmarked in Times Sq. Sta. N.Y. on Aug 14 1909. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile view of Benjamin Franklin. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Some wear and yellowing around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 6 |
 | Lot # 146 - Postcard "Robert Fulton" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a raised color portrait of Robert Fulton in the middle, the portrait draped in the American flag. On the left is the scene of a historic town and on the right is a wooden model of the Clermont. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Robert Fulton, the pioneer of steam navigation, was born in Fulton, Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 14th, 1765. The "Clermont", designed by him, was the first steamboat to make a successful trip. She was 133 feet long, 18 feet wide, 9 feet deep and 160 tons measurement. Fulton died in New York City on Feb. 24th, 1815, and is buried in Trinity Courtyard, where in 1901, a granite monument with a bronze medallion was erected by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 147 - Postcard "The first trip of the "Clermont" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Souvenir postcard with a raised color image of the Clermont on its first trip. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: The First Trip of the "Clermont". The initial trip of the first steamboat, the "Clermont", invented by Robert Fulton, was made on Aug. 11th, 1807. Its destination was Albany, a distance of 150 miles from New York City, and the speed averaged five miles per hour. The fuel was fat pine-wood, which created a continuous trail of sparks and smoke. Primitive as it was, it was the progenitor of all steam craft in the world.
Addressed to Mrs. E. Lyons/241 Trenton Ave./Buffalo N.Y. Postmarked in Times Sq. Sta. N.Y. on Aug 14 1909. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile view of Benjamin Franklin. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 148 - Postcard "Hudson trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a raised color image of Hudson trading with the Indians. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Hudson Trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island. Henry Hudson, on his voyage of discovery up the North River in 1609, disembarked at different places on Manhattan Island to explore the surrounding country. The native Indians made friendly overtures and began to trade with Hudson, who found it an easy task to obtain valuable furs in exchange for a few paltry trinkets. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Fair (Significant sections of the reverse have layers of paper ripped away.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 149 - Postcard "Hudson landing from the "Half Moon" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a gray tone image of Henry Hudson landing in New York with the "Half Moon" in the background. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Hudson Landing From the "Half Moon." Henry Hudson, an English navigator in the employ of the Dutch East India Company, while searching for short passage to China and India; sailed by chance into what is now New York Bay; he started up the river that to-day bears his name, on Sept. 2d, 1609, in his ship, the "Half-Moon". This voyage ended about where Albany now stands, on Oct. 4th, he set sail on his return journey to Amsterdam. Hudson was eleven days navigating up the river, a distance that is now traversed in as many hours.
(09H.PC.106 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 150 - Postcard "Hudson trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a gray tone image of Hudson trading with the Indians. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Hudson Trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island. Henry Hudson, on his voyage of discovery up the North River in 1609, disembarked at different places on Manhattan Island to explore the surrounding country. The native Indians made friendly overtures and began to trade with Hudson, who found it an easy task to obtain valuable furs in exchange for a few paltry trinkets.
(09H.PC.109 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Tear in the top edge.)
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 151 - Postcard "Hudson trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a gray/blue tone image of Hudson trading with the Indians. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Hudson Trading with the Indians on Manhattan Island. Henry Hudson, on his voyage of discovery up the North River in 1609, disembarked at different places on Manhattan Island to explore the surrounding country. The native Indians made friendly overtures and began to trade with Hudson, who found it an easy task to obtain valuable furs in exchange for a few paltry trinkets.
(09H.PC.109 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Vertical crease in the card.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 152 - Postcard "Dock landing of the "Clermont" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a raised color image of the docking of the Clermont on its round-trip journey from New York City to Albany. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Dock Landing of the "Clermont." The "Clermont," the first boat propelled by steam, required 32 hours to go to Albany from New York City - about 150 miles. The face was $7, and freight was carried at the rate of three cents a pound. Plying the same route on the Hudson to-day are palatial steamboats, more than three times the size, carrying 2000 passengers, and making the trip easily in ten hours.
(09H.PC.104 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Yellowing on the reverse side. Creased along the right edge.)
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 153 - Postcard "Robert Fulton" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a gray tone portrait of Robert Fulton in the middle, the portrait draped in the American flag. On the left is the scene of a historic town and on the right is a wooden model of the Clermont. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Robert Fulton, the pioneer of steam navigation, was born in Fulton, Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 14th, 1765. The "Clermont", designed by him, was the first steamboat to make a successful trip. She was 133 feet long, 18 feet wide, 9 feet deep and 160 tons measurement. Fulton died in New York City on Feb. 24th, 1815, and is buried in Trinity Courtyard, where in 1901, a granite monument with a bronze medallion was erected by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
(09H.PC.107 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Good (Surface dirt on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 154 - Postcard "The first trip of the "Clermont" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Unused souvenir postcard with a gray tone image of the Clermont on its first trip. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. Postcard Series No. 164.
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: The First Trip of the "Clermont". The initial trip of the first steamboat, the "Clermont", invented by Robert Fulton, was made on Aug. 11th, 1807. Its destination was Albany, a distance of 150 miles from New York City, and the speed averaged five miles per hour. The fuel was fat pine-wood, which created a continuous trail of sparks and smoke. Primitive as it was, it was the progenitor of all steam craft in the world.
(09H.PC.108 is the raised color version of this same postcard) Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.25". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 155 - Postcard "New York/Brooklyn Bridge" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Souvenir postcard with a color "Oilette" of the Brooklyn Bridge at night. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. In the top left corner is printed in red "Souvenir/Hudson-Fulton Celebration."
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the largest suspension bridges in existence, and one of the wonders of the world. It spans the East River, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge was designed by John A. Roebling, was begun January 2nd, 1870, and opened for traffic May 24th, 1883. Its construction cost $15,000,000; subsequent improvements increased this amount to $21,000,000. The towers are 278 feet above high-water, the channel span 1,595 1/2 feet, the width 85 feet.
Addressed to: Mrs. T. Jordan/State St./Batavia, NY/R.F.D. #2. Postmarked in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct 2 1909. Has a green one cent, U.S. postage stamp with a profile of Benjamin Franklin.
Handwritten message on reverse side at the left: Love from Nellie. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.5". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 156 - Postcard "New York/Madison Square" Raphael Tuck & Sons. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Souvenir postcard with a color "Oilette" of Madison Square with a tower in the background. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons'. In the top left corner is printed in red "Souvenir/Hudson-Fulton Celebration."
Printed on reverse side, top left corner: Madison Square. A public park of about six acres, bounded by Madison and Fifth Avenues and Twenty-third and Twenty-sixth Streets. In it are statues of Chester A. Arthur (twenty-first president of the U.S.), Roscoe Conkling (Senator, 1867-81), ex-Gov. Wm. H. Seward, and the memorial to Admiral Farragut by Augustus St. Gaudens. There is also a drinking fountain presented by Catherine Lorillard Wolfe. The tower (368 feet high) is that of Madison Square Garden, which contains the largest amphitheater in America.
Addressed to: Mrs. T. Jordan/State St./Batavia, NY/R.F.D. #2. Postmarked in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct 2 1909. Has a green one cent, U.S. postage stamp with a profile of Benjamin Franklin.
Handwritten message on reverse side at the left: Love from Nellie. Size: 1 postcard; 3.5" x 5.5". Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 157 - Pin. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Round brass pin with the image of the Half Moon (Henry Hudson's ship) embossed in the middle. The pin is edged in blue enamel with "1609 Hudson Fulton 1909 Newburgh N.Y." in gold lettering. On the reverse side is a straight pin and clasp. Size: Diameter: 1 inch. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Some tarnishing visible on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 158 - Pin. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Round celluloid pin with color lithograph. At the top left is a portrait of Henry Hudson and at the top right is a portrait of Robert Fulton. At the bottom are color drawings of the Half Moon and the Clermont. Labeled at the top "Hudson Fulton Celebration" and at the bottom "Sept. 25 to Oct. 9." Around the outside of the pin is a decorative brass band.
The reverse side of the pin is covered with paper that indicates that the pin was made by F. Miller of New York and that a patent was applied for. Small remnants of yellow ribbon visible inside in edge on the reverse side. Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid/Paper. Condition: Good (Small remnants of yellow ribbon visible inside in edge on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 159 - Pin. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Round celluloid pin with color lithograph. At the top left is a portrait of Henry Hudson and at the top right is a portrait of Robert Fulton. At the bottom are color drawings of the Half Moon and the Clermont. Labeled at the top "Hudson Fulton Celebration" and at the bottom "Sept. 25 to Oct. 9."
The reverse side of the pin is covered with paper that indicates that the pin was made by W. F. Miller of New York and that a patent was applied for. Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches. Material: Celluloid/Paper. Condition: Good (Color is slightly dulled.)
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 14 |
 | Lot # 160 - Program "Official Program/Hudson-Fulton Celebration" Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Official program for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Contains information about the events association with the Celebration and a schedule. 32 pages. Printed for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission by Redfield Brothers of New York. Originally priced at 25 cents. Size: 1 booklet. Condition: Good (Some vertical creases visible down the pages of the program. Some wear along the spine.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 161 - Booklet "Official Souvenir/Hudson-Fulton Celebration Carnival Pageant" Redfield Brothers, New York. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Official souvenir booklet with information about the Celebration's Carnival Pageant [the floats] with a short narrative about the carnival, black ink drawings of each floats, and short descriptions of the floats. Cover has a light blue background and a woman in flowing robes with a trumpet flying on the back of an eagle. Printed for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission by Redfield Brothers of New York. 64 pages Size: 1 booklet; 64 pages. Condition: Good (Some wear along the spine and edges. Bottom left corner is torn. Surface dirt.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 162 - Booklet "Official Souvenir/Hudson-Fulton Celebration/Historical Pageant" Redfield Brothers, Inc.. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Souvenir booklet was some black and white and some color drawings of each of the floats constructed for the Historic Pageant, which portrayed important events in the history of the New York City area. Published by Redfield Brothers, Inc. Authorized by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission. 64 pages. Size: 1 booklet. Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges. A small grease-type spot on the front cover near the spine.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 163 - Plaque "The Wanamaker Souvenir of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration" Delft Co., Delft, Holland. 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration. Paper reproduction of a circular plaque of Henry Hudson done in green ink. In the upper right is a crest with the image of the "Half Moon." Around the outside is printed "In Commemoration of the Discovery of Manhattan Island." At the bottom is a scroll with the printing "1609 by Henry Hudson 1909."
On the reverse side is a small metal hook. In the middle is pasted a typed paragraph about the plaque that was made by the Delft Company of Holland. One hundred replicas of the plaque were made for the Celebration. The paper copies were produced compliments of John Wanamaker, New York. Copyrighted by Delft Co. on Feb. 22, 1909. Size: 1 souvenir. Condition: Good (Upper right corner is stained with a brownish watermark. Some wear around the edges and yellowing of the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
Category: 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International Exposition (164 to 173)
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 | Lot # 164 - Sign, Trade "Little Bobbie Cigar" . 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Circular advertising sign for Little Bobbie Cigar "Awarded Gold Medal/Panama Pacific International Exposition/San Francisco Cal." Orange lettering on maroon background with a laurel wreath around the outside. Has a hole punched at the top to hang the sign. Size: 1 piece. Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 70
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 165 - Booklet "Beautiful Views of the Jewel City" . 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. -Hand-colored, thirty-two paged, miniature, souvenir booklet- containing multiple views of buildings (Palaces) and various vistas of sights seen at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
-The cover shows The Tower of Jewels with a lamppost and tree, there are four lines on the cover with a square shaped space reading: stamp one cent. It is labeled: Beautiful Views of the Jewel City (series 1 ) San Francisco 1915
-A flap connected to the cover folds into the back page which is labeled: Miniature Souvenir View Book Panama-Pacific International Exposition Published By Pacific Novelty Co. of San Francisco. Pictured in color is a view of select buildings.
-The first page of the booklet reveals the general plan for the architectural structures of the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
-Each hand colored print is individually labeled at the top and numbered on the bottom right hand side. Size: 1 Booklet, 6.25" x 4.25". Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 166 - Tray. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Circular aluminum tray with colored lithograph drawing/design. In the middle is a young girl with brown hair and a yellow dress sitting at the top of a staircase. On either side of the stairs are young girls dressed in costumes from different countries, each holding a gift. On the face of the stairs is written "San Francisco Exposition 1915/The Nations Paying Homage to San Francisco." In the background is a drawing of five ships (four steamships and a large one with sails) with "Through the Panama Canal/To The Golden Gate" at the top. Around the outside rim in printed "Compliments Buffalo Brewing Co./Sacramento, California." Size: Diameter: 4.25 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Excellent (Small flaws in the coloring of the design.)
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 250
| $ 100 |
 | Lot # 167 - Fan. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Folding paper hand fan with color drawing of Japanese scene on one side and advertisement on the other. The scene has workers in the field on the left and a woman and young girl walking towards two women having tea on the right. In the background in the sea and a snow covered mountain. On the reverse side is "Shidzuoka/Japan Tea/Celebrated for Purity/and High Quality/Served at the Japan Tea Houses/At P.P.I. Exposition Grounds." On the left side are some Japanese characters. Material: Paper/Wood. Size: Height: 8.25 inches, Width: 13 inches (When completely open). Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 168 - Handkerchief. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. White cotton handkerchief with embroidered design of a white eagle holding an American shield colored in blue and red in one corner. Above the design is "Exposition 1915" and below it "San Francisco." Material: Cotton. Size: Height: 11.5 inches, Width: 11.5 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 15 |
 | Lot # 169 - Postcard "[Untitled]" Pingree & Traung Litho., San Francisco, Cal.. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Souvenir postcard with a colorized portrait of a young woman wearing a yellow dress and a large cream colored hat and holding a bunch of yellow flowers, set against a brown background. On the hat is a brown band with "San Francisco 1915" on it. Copyrighted in 1911 by International Novelty Co., San Francisco, Ca. Produced by Pingree & Traung Litho.
Description on back: Panama Pacific International Exposition/San Francisco, 1915/Greetings/The wonders of the Globe will be exhibited in San Francisco in 1915 to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. Come to unrivaled and beautiful California.
Addressed to: Miss Mamie Schintizins/Hamburg, N.Y./Erie Co. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp "Balboa 1513" and a special cancellation "World's Panama-Pacific Exposition 1915." Postmarked in San Francisco, Cal. on Aug 5 1914.
Handwritten message on back: Have plenty to eat when I get home for I eat everything in sight here. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Some wear around the edges. Creased in the lower right corner.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 15
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 170 - Postcard "Panama Pacific International Exposition/San Francisco California" Exposition Pub. Co., San Francisco. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Unused souvenir postcard with three color drawings. In the center is a color drawing of a woman standing and holding a gold caduceus (the symbolic staff of a herald) in her right arm with her left hand on a ship's wheel. In the background is a large steamship. On the left side is a color drawing of a city street with buildings lining either side. On the right side is a color drawing of the building with a large clock tower. Written at the top "Panama Pacific/International Exposition" and at the bottom "San Francisco/California." Published by Exposition Pub. Co., San Francisco. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Wear around the edges. Some yellowing on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 171 - Postcard "Panama Pacific/San Francisco International Exposition California" Exposition Pub. Co., San Francisco. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Unused souvenir postcard with three color drawings. In the center are two women facing outward with "1915" on a stone between them. Above them is draped an American flag and in the background are buildings and the water. On the left and right sides of the card are scenes of streets with buildings lining them. Written at the top "Panama Pacific" and at the bottom "San Francisco International Exposition California." Published by Exposition Pub. Co., San Francisco. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Wear around the edges. Some yellowing on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 172 - Postcard "Get your Congressmen to vote for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition" H.S. Crocker Co, S.F.. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Souvenir postcard with color drawing of a bare chested man holding a pail and shovel on the right side and a woman wearing a gown and a hat and a branch in her hand. At the man's feet is draped an American flag and at the woman's feet is draped the California state flag and the image of a bear. In the center is a white panel on which is written "Get your Congressmen/to vote for the/Panama-Pacific/International Exposition/at the Exposition City/San Francisco - 1915/California Guarantees and Exposition/that will be a credit/to the Nation." Above the panel, in the background, is a steamship sailing between to rocks. Design by Sierra Art & Eng. Co. Published by H.S. Crocker Co. On the reverse side is a circular logo with "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" around the outside and "San Francisco California 1915" in the middle.
Addressed to: Miss M. Clousl/ c/o Holy Family Church/??/Rochester N.Y. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with the profile of Benjamin Franklin. Postmarked in San Francisco, Cal. on Oct 19 1910.
Handwritten message on back: John is in the county & when he comes back you will hear from him. Try and come to our celebration./Your cousin/H. Ferbeck. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Yellowing on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 173 - Postcard "Get your Congressmen to vote for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition" Cardinell-Vincent Co., San Francisco. 1915 San Francisco's Panama-Pacific International. Unused souvenir postcard with color drawing of a bare chested man holding a pail and shovel on the right side and a woman wearing a gown and a hat and a branch in her hand. At the man's feet is draped an American flag and at the woman's feet is draped the California state flag and the image of a bear. In the center is a white panel on which is written "Get your Congressmen/to vote for the/Panama-Pacific/International Exposition/at the Exposition City/San Francisco - 1915/California Guarantees and Expositon/that will be a credit/to the Nation." Above the panel, in the background, is a steamship sailing between to rocks. Design by Sierra Art & Eng. Co. Published by Cardinell-Vincent Co, San Francisco and Britton & Rey, Lith. On the reverse side is a circular logo with "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" around the outside and "San Francisco California 1915" in the middle. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Yellowing on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
Category: 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition (174 to 186)
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 | Lot # 174 - Stereoview - Box Set 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Two piece box shaped like a book. Covered in a tan cloth, the spine reads "Stereograph Library/Panama-California Exposition/Keystone View Co." Slides apart and contains a set of 36 stereoviews. Each with a detailed description on the reverse side. Published by the Keystone View Company. Copyright 1915 by Pan.-Cal. Ex.
Set includes:- Stereoview number 17656 with a black and white view from the south balcony of the California Bldg., overlooking Los Jardines de Montezuma.
- Stereoview number 17657 with a black and white view of a couple walking through the Botanical Gardens.
- Stereoview number 17659 with a black and white view of the International Harvester Company's building as seen from a pergola beyond the canyon.
- Stereoview number 17660 with a black and white view of a long arcade along the Prado.
- Stereoview number 17663 with a black and white view of the Puente Cabrillo and the west entrance.
- Stereoview number 17664 with a black and white view of the east side of the Plaza de Panama.
- Stereoview number 17666 with a black and white view of the Canyon Cabrillo from the tower of the California Building.(Condition: Good - Yellow crayon marking along the right edge. Scratches visible on the stereo.)
- Stereoview number 17670 with a black and white view of the Prado, looking east from the top of the California Tower.
- Stereoview number 17686 with a black and white view of the Lagunita inside the Botanical Building.
- Stereoview number 17687 with a black and white view of the front of the California Building.( Cond: Good - Some silvering of the images. Small spot on the right side of the image.)
- Stereoview number 17688 with a black and white view of the north entrance of the Foreign Arts Building.
- Stereoview number 17689 with a black and white view by the Foreign Arts Building.
- Stereoview number 17690 with a black and white view of the Varied Industries Building.
- Stereoview number 17691 with a black and white view of "The Milkmaid," which was made of California butter. (Cond: Good - Some silvering)
- Stereoview number 17692 with a black and white view of the tea gardens of Japan and Formosa. (Cond: Good )Stereoview number 17693 with a black and white view of a corner of the Japanese Exhibit.
- Stereoview number 17694 with a black and white view of the grape fruit orchard, looking towards "The Isthumus."
- Stereoview number 17695 with a black and white view of the "Painted Desert" of the Santa Fe attraction. (Cond: Good - Blue smugs vertically on the left image.)
- Stereoview number 17696 with a black and white view of the Gem Mine attraction on "The Isthmus."
- Stereoview number 17697 with a black and white view of the attractions along "The Isthmus."
- Stereoview number 17698 with a black and white view looking north from the south entrance to
Estimate: $ 150 - $ 250
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 175 - Coin, Commemorative. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Gold metal souvenir coin. Embossed in the middle is the image of Uncle Sam swinging a pickaxe with North and South America in the background. Around the outside is "Panama California Exposition San Diego 1915." On the reverse side is the image of a ship sailing through a lock with "Panama Canal Opened By S.S. Ancon/Official Souvenir" around the outside and "Aug. 15, 1914" beneath the image.
Coin is in a small envelope with information: The/Official Souvenir Medal/in this envelope was coined to demonstrate the process of coining money on the press of the U.S. mint in operation at the Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, California, 1915/Duplicates obtained by addressing Chas. S. Muir, U.S. Treasury Exhibit. Size: Diameter: 1.25 inches, Envelope is 2.75 inches by 1.5 inches. Condition: Good (Envelope is worn and image of the coin is creased on it. Coin is slightly dulled and worn.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 176 - Postcard "California State Building" . 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard with colorized image ("official view") of the California State Building. In the upper left corner of the reverse side is a circular logo of a woman in robes pointing to San Diego on a globe. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition.
Handwritten message on back: Dear Cousins/Randall Leslie and his family and Mabel Martin and I are here visiting the fair. We ?? by the Riverside and stopped at the Mission Inn. It is a beautiful place and the fair is fine. Today we will visit Miss ?. She is failing and go round the town. Home tomorrow./Cousin Ellen H. ?
Addressed to Mrs. Harriet L. Parsons/Westfield New York/Main Street. Has a green one cent postage stamp with the profile of George Washington. Postmarked in San Diego on May 30 1915. Also has a special "Panama-California/Exposition/San Diego 1915" cancellation. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Some wear and slight dirt on the front.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 177 - Postcard "Entrance to Colonnade of Commerce and Industries Building" . 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with colorized image ("official view") of the entrance to the Colonnade of Commerce and Industries Building. In the upper left corner of the reverse side is a circular logo of a woman in robes pointing to San Diego on a globe. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Some yellowing in the upper left corner on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 178 - Postcard "From A Spanish Balcony Looking Toward the Sea" Poole Bros., Chicago. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard with colorized image ("official view") of the Exposition grounds from a Spanish balcony with view looking toward the ocean. In the upper left corner of the reverse side is a circular logo of a woman in robes pointing to San Diego on a globe. Written in red across the top "1916 San Diego Exposition/All the Year/1916. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Engraved and printed by Poole Bros., Chicago.
Address to Mrs M. N. Ahlstrom/34 Allen St/Jamestown/N.Y. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with the profile of George Washington and a special "Panama-California/International/ Exposition/at San Diego/1916" cancellation. Postmarked in Los Angeles on Apr 30 1916.
Handwritten message on back: Wish you could have been down to the Fair + park for the San Diego "Thank you" special + the Spanish singers and dancers from the Expo. Will write tomorrow. Lovingly Gladys. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Black ink marks in the middle of the front side.)
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 10
| $ 4 |
 | Lot # 179 - Postcard "In the Arcade of the Science and Education Building" Poole Bros., Chicago. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with colorized image ("official view") of the arcade outside the Science and Education building. In the upper left corner of the reverse side is a circular logo of a woman in robes pointing to San Diego on a globe. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Engraved and printed by Poole Bros., Chicago. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 180 - Postcard "Southern California Counties Building" Poole Bros., Chicago. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard with colorized image ("official view") of the Southern California Counties Building. In the upper left corner of the reverse side is a circular logo of a woman in robes pointing to San Diego on a globe. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Engraved and printed by Poole Bros., Chicago. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 181 - Postcard "A Colonnade./Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, Cal. 1915." I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard number 4453 with the colorized image of a colonnade. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Published by I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.
Addressed to Miss Jennie Laney/Waterlue [sic] New York. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile view of George Washington and a special "World's Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915" cancellation. Postmarked in Los Angeles, Cal. on Jul 15 1915.
Handwritten message on back: Dear Aunt Jennie/All the Buildings are arranged alike with the arches./Victor Laney. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Good (Some wear at the corners.)
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 182 - Postcard "Arts and Crafts Through Lower Pergola/Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, Cal. 1915." I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard number 4435 with the colorized image of the Arts and Crafts building in the background as viewed through the Lower Pergola. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Published by I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.
Addressed to Mrs. Gilbert Bigilow/New Haven Indiana. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile view of George Washington. Postmark is illegible.
Handwritten message on back: 5/16/15/Dear Ira and Gilbert/Here in the land of sun shine and flowers. And the flowers are very grand. Today it has rained but is the first one. Had a very fine trip out here. Had a day at Grand Canyon City. That is a world wonder. Will write you again, but we are busy sight seeing so don't look for a letter./Lovingly, ??? Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 183 - Postcard "Botanical Building, Panama-California Exposition,/ San Diego, Cal. 1915." I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Unused souvenir postcard number 4482 with the colorized image of the Botanical Building with a reflecting pool in the foreground. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Published by I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 184 - Postcard "California Building from the North/Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, Cal. 1915." I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard number 4487 with the colorized image of the California Building from the north. Copyrighted 1914 by the Panama-California Exposition. Published by I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.
Addressed to Miss Louise Wilhelm/325 Morewood Ave./Pittsburgh, Pa. Has a green one cent U.S. postage stamp with a profile view of George Washington. No postmark.
Handwritten message on back: My dear Louise/Was pleased with the card. Glad you are having a good time. There's lots for you to enjoy. Take good care of your own dear self./Your friend/Mrs. M. E. H. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 185 - Postcard "California Building from Cabrillo Bridge, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, 1915." I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Souvenir postcard number 4431 with the colorized image of the California Building from the Cabrillo Bridge. Published by I. L. Eno, San Diego, Cal.
Addressed to Mrs John McHenry/Sterling Sta/Cayuga N.Y. Stamp may have been removed. Postmarked in Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb 14 1921.
Handwritten message on back: 3538 London St./Dear Friends Here we are in sunny California. It has been raining this morning. It is grate [sic] climate + a lovely place. No fire in the house only nights. All mornings windows and doors open. Flowers are blooming every where all kinds of fruit. The mountains are grand. All well, having good time. Wilbur + Carrie Hill/Wilbur + I the kids did not come. Wanted to. Some one had to stay home. Size: 1 postcard. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 186 - Spoon. 1915 San Diego's Panama-California Exposition. Small souvenir shell spoon with faint writing in the bowl of the spoon. Held onto a piece of cream cardstock in the original box with green ribbon. On the cardstock, above the spoon is printed "Abalone Shell Spoon" and beneath it "No. 405/2 Souvenir." Original box is a two piece white box with an oversized postage stamp on the top and right side. The postage stamp has several buildings against a dark blue background with "San Diego Exposition" in the upper left corner and "1915" in the lower right corner. Size: Depth: 3/4 inch, Height: 6 3/4 inches, Width: 2 inches. Material: Cardboard/Shell. Condition: Good (Writing on the spoon is barely visible in places. Some dirt on the box.)
Estimate: $ 60 - $ 75
| $ 40 |
Category: 1924 British Empire Exposition (187 to 187)
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 | Lot # 187 - Multicolor tin picturing "H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, K.G." on the top and "Imperial Stadium" on front, "the South African Pavilion" and "The Indian Pavilion" on one side and "The Australian Pavilion" and "The New Zealand Pavilion" on the other side. This side also has in small print "Reg. No. 703775". On the back is pictured "The Canadian Pavilion" and "The Oriental Bridges". This tin gives a nice representation of what the fair looked like. Size: 4 1/8 inches tall, 4 inches wide by 2 7/8 inches deep. Condition: Very Fine. The tin has bright unfaded colors, but has some scratches that do not detract from the presentability of the tin, but keep it from being given an excellent condition.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 30 |
Category: 1926 Sesquicentennial (188 to 214)
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 | Lot # 188 - Banner. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Dark blue banner, rectangular in shape, hanging vertically from the dowel, with yellow/gold writing and cloth surrounding the wooden dowel, giving the banner support. The dowel is made of a light wood and forms a point at the ends. The banner itself contains a picture of the Liberty Bell in its center (writing is visible upon the bell as well as the crack), on the left side is the year 1776, on the right the year 1926. At the top of the banner, above the Bell reads "sesqui centennial"; below the Bell reads "welcome to Philadelphia" The banner comes to an inverted point in the center of the cloth on the bottom. Accenting the cloth on the dowel is a yellow/gold string for hanging, and a tassel on the left and right side.
The banner is maintained in clear, plastic, covering.
A white stick label is attached to the plastic and in blue ink reads: 65-
Rare (three initials) #18 Material: . Size: Height: 12 inches, Length: 8.5 inches (length of dowel is 11.5 inches). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 189 - Bank, Still. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Lead souvenir bank in the shape of the Liberty Bell. The top of the Bell is decorated with open, metal, loops. The body of the Bell is detailed with ridges at both the top and bottom, and the opposite sides are both engraved in block lettering. One side, top to bottom: (within the top ridges) Philadelphia MDCCLIII; proclaim; (large numbers) 1776; liberty. On the opposite side: (within the top ridges) the old liberty bell; sesqui; (large numbers) 1926; centennial. The crack of the Bell is visible on the "1776" side between the one and seven.
The slot for monetary deposit is located on the left of the "1776" (.063" wide x 1.5"tall); there is a flathead nail located between the 17 and 76 for unscrewing the bank; a crack for opening the bank is visible separating the bank in two even pieces, front and back; the bottom is also fitted for opening. Material: . Size: Diameter: 7.25 inches, Height: 3.5 inches, Width: 4.75 inches (width reflects bottom of bell). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 45 |
 | Lot # 190 - Booklet "Pennsylvania Railroad" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. -A multi-page booklet (46 numbered pages total) describing, with black and white pictures, the many events, features, and accessibility to the sesquicentennial in Philadelphia. Each page folds out to reveal more information. This booklet seems to be sponsored by the Pennsylvania Railroad, for when opened, it reads: Inasmuch as one-half of the entire population of the United States is found in the territory served by the Pennsylvania Railroad and its branches, this premier transportation system, equipped with highest type trains operating on quick convenient schedules, affords the most advantageous route for a majority of the people to Philadelphia-the Sesqui-Centennial City."
-the front cover's background is red, white, and blue (shown diagonally), with a color print of Independence Hall, and in the foreground a colonial dressed man with a rifle, stands.
-the back cover's background is the same as the front, yet is decorated with the Liberty Bell, a border surrounding it, with an eagle and vertical flag on its bottom.
-both the front and back read in white block letters at the top:Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Philadelphia 1926
-bottom:Pennsylvania Railroad the standard railroad of the world
-the opening page reveals the groundplan of the Exposition; each page thereafter contains detailed information regarding the mission of the Exposition, the buildings featured, maps of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Railroad. These details are printed in small, black lettering, accompanied by photographs enhancing the printed descriptions.
-also featured is historical information about Philadelphia, as well as seashore resorts of New Jersey with a map showing where the Pennsylvania Railroad provides transportation to New Jersey.
-the booklet is kept together by two large staples on the right hand side. Size: 4.125" x 9" (l x h) 16" x 9" (l x h)-when opened. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 191 - Booklet "Pictorial Record of the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. -Sixty-four page book with black and white prints: brown tints to the prints visible, against white backgrounds; descriptions underneath in black print, each forming informative captions. Featured are buildings along with their respective exhibits, accented are foreign collections such as Japan and India, and re-creations of various international villages. Multiple images fill almost every page, except for larger buildings which take up an entire page.
-The cover is blue and of cardboard material with a gold Liberty Bell on the left side with the upper support beam and ringer, along with inscriptions found on the actual Bell; the book is titled in black and gold: The sesqui-centennial international exposition. Philadelphia. pa. celebrating 150 years of American independence. This is surrounded by a black, line border.
-The back cover is of the same color and material as the front. Both the covers are larger than the interior pages; printed in black block letters on the back in paragraph form is facts and figures of the sesqui-centennial; listed on the bottom are those on the sesqui-centennial exhibition association.
-Labeled in pencil on the upper edge of the last page reads: $15.00 + 7% tax [$1.05] = 5/3/87,$16.05,Yankee Peddler Bookshop,Rochester, NY.-a small, white sticker is taped to the inside back cover and reads in blue ink 15.00 Size: 9.5" x 7.75" (l x h). Condition: Good (the cover shows wear, wrinkling of the material on both covers at the edges, a tear in the material is present on the back cover on the left side, middle, and also on the bottom right hand side near the edge. Dark pink discoloration on the back cover at the upper right hand side.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 192 - Clip, Paper. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Long, metal paper clip/bookmark fastened with a dime-sized head, then extending downward, with the look of a letter opener. The body is flat, reflective surface, and two thin openings are present on the left and right sides to allow the paper to be marked for reference.
The dime-sized head is decorated with a raised engraving the Liberty Bell, the year 1726 on the left of it, the year 1926 on its right. Above the Bell reads sesquicentennial in block lettering; the bottom reads Philadelphia, also block lettering. The back of the head is flat and smooth,
This is kept on white cardboard with a strip of cardboard in the middle, holding the clip in place. The clip is kept in a slender, white box with a lid, and raised cardboard in the box for support.
A white tag with a purple string is attached and reads in blue ink: 1926 $18- Material: . Size: Height: 3.25 inches, Length: 0.5 inch (dimensions of box: 3.75" x 1" x .5" l x w x h). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 193 - Book "Gold lettering in capital form written vertically on the right hand side: "the little, Webster, 1800 words" 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. -Brown, leather encased, miniature dictionary. Opens via metal, brown snap in vertical fashion. The pages are lined in red.
-The back is labeled in gold lettering the following: The Sesqui-Centennial; in smaller letters is the word "Philadelphia". Below this is the picture of the Liberty Bell with the year 1776 on its left, and the year 1926 on the right. Below the Bell reads: "150 Years of American Independence" -Athin purple string with a white tag reads in blue ink: "26-7 $40-" Size: . Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 194 - Coin, Commemorative. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Metal souvenir coin, bronze/gold in color, with a depiction of the Liberty Bell on one side. The year 1776 is present on the left and the year 1926 is on the right side of the Bell. Above the Bell reads sesqui centennial and below reads Philadelphia. Directly below the Bell in very small letters on the left is a word which is unreadable, on the right reads phila.
The other side of the coin depicts a large sail ship atop choppy waves. Framing the shape of the coin at the top reads treasure island doubloon. Material: . Size: Diameter: 1 inch, Width: 0.125 inch. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 195 - Box. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Wood and metal box- rectangular in shape- the outer panels are metal with a dark wood grain appearance accenting them; these outside panels are further lined with thin, dark strips of metal. The inside of the box and its underside is light wood, except for the underside of the lid. This is fashioned with a piece of paper protected by glass; it is a miniature rendering of the Declaration of Independence along with the forty-eight signatures, in black, cursive ink. Fastened with two, wide hinges at the back, the lid opens; on the right hand side, a metal hinge is found that further secures the lid to the box- this hinge is visible only when the box is opened as it recesses into the box itself when the lid is shut. The top of the lid is decorated with a print surrounded by a dark brown cardboard border. It is labeled in black ink and block letters: signing of the Declaration of Independence souvenir sesquicentennial international exposition 150 years of American independence 1776 Philadelphia 1926.
The print is in soft browns, blues and cremes of the famous signing with the forty-eight signers present in chairs, and the presentation of the Declaration. This print on the lid is protected by glass.
The front of the box is fastened with a metal lock in the square form, with a metal button.
A white sticker labels the top of the glass on the right side and reads in black ink: 26-8 $90- Material: . Size: Depth: 2.25 inches, Height: 3 inches, Length: 8 inches, Width: 5 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 196 - Application, Registration "High Street Old Philadelphia" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. A rectangular paper booklet which folds out to reveal, drawn in brown ink, replicas of buildings and historically important venues within Philadelphia between 1730 and 1790. Included is an application for visitors from various organizations to register with the Women's Committee. There are five panels total, four are renderings of the buildings with detailed descriptions on the back, and the fifth is the actual application. The paper is a cream color with light brown ink, forming the descriptions of the street and buildings which are in block style lettering, and the cover is titled as follows: High Street Old Philadelphia 1730 - 1790; underneath in the center is the symbol for the Exposition (the Liberty Bell with top support beam, in the left side the year 1776, on the right 1926, above reads: the sesqui-centennial Philadelphia; below the Bell reads: 150 years of American Independence; On the bottom of the cover reads: reproduced by The Women's Committee Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman. This item is maintained in a clear, plastic baggie. Size: when folded: 3.5" x 5" (l x h) when presented fully: 17" x 5" (l x h). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 197 - Flag. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Yellow and blue cloth flag designed to hang vertically. The top portion for hanging is reinforced with a thick, white, cloth border. Two metal holes are present for hanging. The flag consists of three, wide, horizontal strips of blue at the top, yellow in the middle, and blue at the bottom. These are stitched together with a double row of white thread. In the middle section of yellow is found in the center and colored brown: The Liberty Bell with detailed writing at the top of the Bell rendering the real Bell. On the left side of the Bell is the year 1726, on the right is the year 1926. Above the Bell is the word "The Sesqui-Centennial Philadelphia" and below the Bell reads "150 Years of American Independence" Material: . Size: Height: 57 inches, Length: 31.75 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 250
| $ 100 |
 | Lot # 198 - Shoehorn. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Metal shoehorn, inscribed on the face with the following: The sesqui-centennial international exposition celebrating 150 years of American independence
An outline of the Liberty Bell is found in the lower center, and on the left side is the year 1776; on the right is the year 1926. Below the Liberty Bell is the following: Philadelphia June 1 to December 1 1926
On the bottom of the shoehorn is the manufacture mark : The Louis Mark Shoes of Quality
The back is labeled with a sticker reading: 38.00
1 Ko BA Material: . Size: Length: 3.25 inches, Width: 1.5 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 199 - Lamp, Electric. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. -Electric lamp- glass in the shape of the Liberty Bell, the glass of the Bell is clear, with metal (brass,copper) upper/support beams, and rectangular base. The Bell and top support beam are fastened to the side beams but are mobile- therefore the Bell and upper beam can swing back and forth. The glass Bell is fitted the crack of the Liberty Bell and on the upper portion of the Bell reads in block, capital letters: pass and stow philada. m.ccliii. Inside the decorative ridges on the upper portion of the Bell reads in the same lettering: to proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof lexxxv
-On the bottom ridge in the same type of lettering reads: by order of the assembly of the province of Pennsylvania for the statehouse in philada.
-ridges are also present on the bottom of the Bell. The upper beam is detailed with ridges imitating the grain of wood on the Liberty Bell, and the side beams are decorated on the top and bottom with a leaf-like pattern. The base is inscribed in metal and reads in block, capital letters: souvenir the sesqui-centennial international exposition 1776 Philadelphia 1926 150 years of American independence
-white ceramic outlet is found inside the Bell to fit a light bulb-presently the lamp contains a small, triangular white bulb; the cord for plug-in originates in the upper support beam and is brown. The bundle of cord is held by thin, floral wire. The plug itself is brown, round, and has two rectangular metal conductors; the inside is visible revealing screws and wires.
-the underside of rectangular platform is hollow.
-a white tag is attached and in black ink reads: $95 Material: . Size: Height: 7.25 inches, Length: 7 inches, Width: 4.5 inches (length of cord: 6'1"). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 150 - $ 200
| $ 90 |
 | Lot # 200 - Pin. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Metal pin, shaped in an open, ribbon-like pattern, forming the look of a cross. It is worn vertically. The bottom edges are decorated with little tassels, revealing the metal edges of the tassles. Details of the metal in the ribbon are present. In the center is a glass covered, bubble-like button. Inside this centered button, is found off center : a small, metal, Liberty Bell. On the left side of the Bell in blue is the year written vertically: 1776, on the right of the Bell in blue, also written vertically: 1926. On each section of the metal ribbon is a faux gemstone set in four, worn down, prongs. On the left: red; the middle: clear (white); the right: blue; the bottom right: clear (white); the bottom center: clear (white).
The back is fastened with a horizontal pin and closes into a small, wide hook. Openings are present from the back of the pin where the stones are located from the front, and the button in the center.
A white tag is attached with a purple string, labeled in black ink: $35- Material: . Size: Height: 1.5 inches, Length: 1.25 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 201 - Pin. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Button-like pin attached to a metal bell via a faded red, white, and blue ribbon, placed into the under rim of pin. The pin contains a thick, blue outer border, then a thin red border is found within. The body of the pin is white with a gold and green Liberty Bell in the center. In red ink on the left side of the Bell is the year 1776; on the right in red ink is the year 1926. In blue ink above the Bell, in large letters: "sesqui-centennial", below in smaller letters in blue: "Philadelphia" Below the Bell in blue ink, small letters: "150years"; in larger letters, blue ink, found below this: "Independence"
The back is fastened with a straight pin to attach to garments.
The bell, which is a miniature version of the Liberty Bell, contains two metal imprints- they are both on the same side of the bell and imprinted one on top of each other: Liberty Bell 1776 1926; this appears to be on the bottom. On top of this in smaller letters: "150th anniversary signing of the declaration of independence" The inner ringer is short and cylindrical, is attached to the bell by a flat, round, metal hoop.
A white tag with a purple string attached with the price Material: . Size: Diameter: 1.5 inches (measurements reflect pin only.
measurement of bell: 1.5" x 1.25" x 1.375" l x h x w) Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 202 - Pin. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Dark metal pin, in two sections. The top section of the pin is accented with an eagle whose wings are spread and bears a shield at its breast. The shield is of stars at the top, vertical bars and stripes on the bottom. Holding in its talons on the left side are leaves, on the right, arrows. The eagle sits atop the support beam of the Liberty Bell. There are four vertical metal bars extending downward from the eagle onto the top beam. One vertical bar is visible on the far right of the support beam. In raised metal, block letters, the support beam reads: 150 years of American independence. On the back of this top section is fastened the straight pin for attachment to garments. There is a small hook for the straight pin and at the opposite end is a loop for resistance. The second section of the pin is the body of the Liberty Bell, connected to the top via a small, metal, loop. The top of the Bell is sectioned off by a horizontal bar, inside of which reads: 1776-1926. Below this reads: the sesqui-centennial which is above a depiction of Independence Hall. Below, in the same bar fashion as above reads: Philadelphia. The crack is present on the far right side of the Bell. The back of the Bell is smooth. Material: . Size: Height: 2.5 inches, Length: 1.5 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 203 - Plate, Commemorative. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Round, commemorative plate, silver plated aluminum. The edge is beaded; the face of plate is titled "THE SESQUI-CENTENNIAL PHILADELPHIA." The center of the plate is encircled with an etching of Independence Hall and is therefore, labeled beneath "Independence Hall." On the left of this etching is labeled the year 1776, on the right side is labeled the year 1926. These are encased in rectangles, with the surroundings of floral etchings. Beneath these etchings and centered is "150 YEARS of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" Material: . Size: Diameter: 11.75 inches, Height: 1/2 inch. Condition: Fair
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 204 - Print "Spiritual and National Consciousness" 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Gold Medal Certificate issued to Kinney Company for Shoes. Wood framed print- of board material with kardk grey and white pictorial artistry. There are five renderings altogether with the largest and widest (presented horizontally) in the middle, top portion. On either side is smaller, thinner (presented vertically) renderings. Below the middle rendering, center, are the following words in block lettering of various sizes:"The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Philadelphia-Pennsylvania June 1st- December 1st 1926 Celebrating one hundred and fifty years of American independence the jury of awards has conferred a gold medal upon G.R. Kinney Company, Inc., for shoes." Present are four signatures set in pairs on either side of the writing just noted above. Below the first signature on the left side reads: president; below the second: director-in-chief. Below the first on the right side reads: president, executive jury of awards; the second: vice-president and secretary, executive jury of awards.
-the center picture is labeled "spiritual and national consciousness" at the top, and the bottom: industries arts 1926 sciences commerce (each of these is framed). The picture contains five figures total. The center figure is male with wings, standing above a podium. He holds in his hand palm leaves, and the other a semi crescent wreath. The other four figures are set in pairs on either side of the podium and each pair is connected by holding what seems to be a long anvil. They each are standing above their respective label: industries, arts, sciences, and commerce.
-the left side of the poster from top to bottom reveals: a depiction of George Washington sitting in colonial gear, behind him is an older version of the colonial American Flag set vertically. Underneath this is labeled 1776 and then three men in colonial gear; one holding an axe, one a gun, they are standing next to a stump of a tree. They are facing towards the right. This is labeled: Declaration of Independence.
-the right side of the poster from top to bottom reveals: the figure of Lady Liberty holding an axe and behind her is the American flag, also set vertically. Beneath is the label 1876. The picture beneath this is of three men dressed in shirt, pants, and suspenders holding a scythe. These figures are looking towards the left. This is labeled: Centennial Exposition.
-All of the pictures are framed within pillar-like settings
-The frame is a dark wood, and the print is protected by glass. There is a metal wire attachment for hanging. Size: measurements: 25.5" x 19.5" (l x h). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 150
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 205 - Card, Commemorative "Bardell Miniatures" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Black and white collection of fifteen individually labeled prints, of varying views, from the sesqui-centennial. These are kept in a small package,labeled Bardell Miniatures in red letters, at the top; an oval cut out in the center reveals the first print. Below this, in black print letters reads: greetings from Philadelphia birth-place of liberty. On the left side of this, in white, reads: 15 views. These are surrounded by yellow and black markings, all framed by a brown, block style edging, bordering the outside package. The back of the package is labeled with a copyright symbol, in badge-like form on the bottom, left hand side. Inside of this reads: copyright 1926 by j.c. bardell san francisco. Beside this reads in black, block letters: published by John C. Cardinell, official photographer and publisher, sesqui-centennial international exposition 2921 south broad street, Philadelphia. In the upper right hand corner is a square with inside print reading: postage 1 1/2 (cents sign) without message seal with stamp. Beside this is another copyright symbol with the initials jcb above it, and 1925 found below the symbol. The top, left hand side shows two black lines for a return address with the word "from", and in the bottom, center are three black lines and the word "to" for correspondence. "No. 2" is located to the left of this. The prints in the package (beside the first visible through the oval cut out) are labeled: home of the stars and stripes, Philadelphia; main entrance to varied industries palace, sesqui-centennial international exposition, philadelphia; honorable w. freeland kenddrick, mayor of philadelphia president of the sesqui-centennial international exhibition association; christ church, philadelphia; boy scouts in the stadium, sesqui-centennial international exposition, philadelphia; 350 ton crane, navy yard, philadelphia; the outlook, philadelphia; independence hall, philadelphia; boat house on the lake, the sesqui-centennial internatioal exposition, philadelphia; city hall, philadelphia; night illumination-the sesqui-centennial international exposition, philadelphia; tower of light, the sesqui-centennial international exposition, philadelphia; league island navy yard, philadelphia; high street old philadelphia 1776. Size: measurement: 3" x 3.75" x .25" l x h x w. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 206 - Novelty. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. A palm-sized sea shell which is white on the bottom, with dark brown spots lining its base. The top section is a soft pink with browns. Labeled in dark paint the top reads the word "MAY" ; Below this, center, in raised material (perhaps the same as the shell) reads the year 1776, then a carving of the Liberty Bell, proceeded by the year 1926. Below this is another raised inscription reading: "Sesqui-centennial." The ridges of the shell are prominent on the underside of the shell, are wide and vertical. There are ridges present on the top of the shell, though these are finer, and also vertical.
The inside of the shell that is visible is white with a small brown spot.
A small white sticker is attached and reads: $15 Material: . Size: Height: 1.5 inches, Length: 3 inches, Width: 1.75 inches. Condition:
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 207 - Block. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Dark wood toy blocks in the shape of furniture-packaged together they form one large block but can be taken apart and fit back together. Packaged in four-sided cardboard, each side is individually labeled. In no order they are as follows: 1. a picture of each piece of furniture is individually shown and include six chairs of varying sizes, three varying sized tables, and one bench. 2. With a white background and blue letters: sesquicentennial-followed by smaller blue lettering on the darker cardboard: toy novelty This block contains ten pieces of furniture and is educational, constructive, entertaining and an interesting puzzle for young and old. 3. again in blue lettering: tiny toy furniture set manufactured by tiny toy manufacturing co. 290 Taaffe Place Brooklyn, N.Y.; 4. Directions -notice arrangement of parts before opening. they fit easily and go back freely to the same position. never try to force them together but try changing parts until an exact fit is found, this set has been inspected and found perfect and for sanitary and other reasons cannot be exchanged. Material: . Size: Height: 3 inches, Length: 6 inches, Width: 2.5 inches (measurements do not reflect individual pieces but as a whole block). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 208 - Novelty. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Lead souvenir Liberty Bell atop a platform. The top support beam is detailed with the facets for the attachment of Bell, and grains of wood; the four side support beams are decorated with leaf patterns on the top and bottom, these are in the shape of an upside-down "Y." At the bottom of the Bell on the left and right side is a small, blank rectangle, resembling a plaque. The upper section of the Bell is fitted with multiple ridges and engraved in the center is the year 1776. The crack is visible on this side at the left. On the opposite side is engraved the year 1926. The platform base is square and engraved on all four sides with the same metal material in block letters. Beginning from below the "1776" engraving, and moving right, the engravings read: sesqui-centennial; Philadelphia; 150 years of American; independence.
The inside of the Bell is hollow. Material: . Size: Height: 3.25 inches, Length: 2 inches, length of base: 2.313 inches. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 209 - Spoon. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Metal souvenir spoon with multiple stampings of the metal. The handle (which has a upward curve edge) from top to bottom: An eagle in flight carrying the American flag; a banner reading In God We Trust; two horses on their hind legs facing each other, with a sail ship in between, atop this is a small eagle with spread wings; three banners which read respectively virtue, liberty, independence; a rose with two leaves; Pennsylvania. The mouth of the spoon is deep, with the Liberty Bell in the center as well as the posts for support of the Bell. Above and surrounding the Bell: "sesqui-centennial exhibition. Below the Bell: "Philadelphia 1926"
The backside of the spoon from top to bottom: A flower with vines; in the center of the stem of the spoon: "1881 Rogers A1" At the underside of the mouth of the spoon, the indentation of the Liberty Bell present on the front of the mouth is evident. Material: Metal. Size: Length: 5.438 inches, Width: 1.25 inches (width reflects the widest point on mouth of spoon). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 210 - Set, Salt & Pepper. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. a- Silver salt shaker; middle section wide and hexagonal in shape, thinner stem with a wide base. The top of the shaker screws on and off, and comes to a point at the top. Eight larger sized holes present for release of salt. A carving of the Liberty Bell is located in front center of body of shaker. Bottom of Liberty Bell is labeled on left side with the year 1776; on the right 1926. Bellow this reads: Sesqui-centennial, found upon a scroll-like border.
On the bottom of shaker is a carving of the number 120, next is a lower case cursive "a" followed by a lower case cursive "s"
b-identical to above except that the holes for release of the pepper are small. Material: Metal. Size: Height: 3.75 inches, Width: 1.125 inches. Condition:
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 211 - Handkerchief. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Hot pink and white nylon handkerchief with embroidered accents. The outermost border is hot pink, followed by a thick white inner border, and a hot pink block center. White stitching present at border of handkerchief; black ink design in one corner resembling stitching but is not- consists of three squares moving diagonally, one small, the next large, and the third small again. Two vertical arrows found vertically adjacent to squares, two horizontally found on the bottom. Inside the squares is green and white polk-a-dot pattern. At the opposite, same side, is hot pink stitching surrounding a gold stitched Liberty Bell. It reads sesquicentennial, above the Bell and reads phila. below the Bell. On the left side of the Bell is the year 1776, on the right is the year 1926. Material: . Size: Height: 9.5 inches, Length: 10.25 inches. Condition:
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 212 - Tray. 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Copper/tin commemorative tray, presented horizontally. On the far left and right side is a small vase with flower design, cut out of the material. The tray shows depth, with three designs etched into the center. On the left, encircled, is the building of the City Hall, labeled thusly. In the middle is found the Liberty Bell, labeled thusly. At the top of the bell, on the left is labeled the year 1776; on the opposite right is 1926. On the right side of the tray, encircled, is the building of Independence Hall, labeled thusly. These three designs are surrounded by etched designs. The upper rim is labeled in etched block lettering : THE SESQUI - CENTENNIAL PHILADELPHIA
Found on the bottom rim is labeled in etched block lettering: 150 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE Material: . Size: Depth: 1 inch, Height: 6.5 inches, Length: 13 inches. Condition: Fair
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 213 - Postcard "Submarines in Dry Dock" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Hand colored-blank, official souvenir postcard from the sesqui-centennial. Postcard is labeled at top: 31:- eleven submarines in dry dock, league island navy yard, The bottom is labeled: sesqui-centennial international exposition, Philadelphia, pa. Picture shows a large dock with many wood beams on both sides, buildings and tower in the distance, and light colored submarines; water and clouds are in the background. Back of card reads (blue ink): greetings from the sesqui-centennial international exposition Philadelphia, PA. Size: 5.5" x 3.5" (l x h). Condition: Good (light brown marks on back of postcard)
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 7
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 214 - Postcard "Marine Barracks" . 1926 Philadelphia Sesquicentennial International. Hand colored-blank official souvenir postcard from the exposition. Face of card shows the Marine Barracks at the League Island Navy Yard; red, brick building on the right hand side, green trees and grass in foreground; white buildings and steel tower visible in the background.
Top of card reads: 32:- Marine Barracks, League Island Navy Yard
Bottom reads: sesqui-centennial international exposition, Philadelphia, pa.
Back of card reads (blue ink): greetings from the Sesqui-centennial International Exposition Philadelphia, pa. Size: 5.5" x 3.5" (l x h). Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 6 - $ 8
| $ 3 |
Category: 1930 Liege Exposition Internationale (215 to 215)
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 | Lot # 215 - Shoe shaped Pin Cushion. This metal shoe has "Liege 1930" "Exposition Internationale" on the top of the shoe along with a column and some leaves. Size: 5 inches long, 2 1/8 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches tall. Condition: Good, there is wear to the lettering on the top and 2 holes in the bottom (needs resoling) and some dents on the bottom too. Was well used for years.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
Category: 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair (216 to 250)
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| Also known as a Century of Progress to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city of Chicago. |
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 | Lot # 216 - Badge. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Silver metal badge number 2746 stamped with blue enamel design of the "Star of Arcturus" logo dated 1933. Around the outside is printed "A Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago 1933." Size: Diameter: 2.25 inches, Length: 1.5 inches. Condition: Excellent (Little wear on the reverse side.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 217 - Bank, Still. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Cast bronze bank in the shape of Fort Dearborn with bottom of the bank missing. Engraved on one panel of the fort: "Souvenir of/Chicago/World's Fair/1833-1934/Fort/Dearborn." Material: . Size: Height: 4.25 inches, Length: 4 inches, Width: 2.75 inches. Condition: Fair (Bottom is missing. Small pieces are broken off around the coin slot.)
Estimate: $ 175 - $ 250
| $ 100 |
 | Lot # 218 - Lamp, Electric. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Cast metal lamp with base in the shape of the Travel and Transport Building that is painted a light brown color. Embossed in small letters around the base " A Century of Progress 1933 Travel and Transport Building." The lamp shade is a yellowed paper with black outlines and lettering. Around the edge are a parade of images of a man on horseback, a covered wagon, a horse-drawn carriage, a train, a car, and an airplane. Along the bottom edge is printed "1833 The Century of Progress Exposition 1933." Material: Metal/Paper. Size: Height: 10.75 inches, Width: 8 inches. Condition: Fair (Shade is very yellowed. Many creases visible in the shade. Plug is broken with one half missing and electric wire exposed. Paint on the base is slightly worn at the edges.)
Estimate: $ 150 - $ 175
| $ 80 |
 | Lot # 219 - Can, Trash. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Oval aluminum trash can with sea green enamel paint and cream trim. On the front is a black drawing of an unidentified building and "World's Fair" above it. Size: Depth: 7 inches, Height: 9.25 inches, Width: 9.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Outside is in excellent condition with minimal scratches and wear. On inside bottom of can is some red rust/corrosion.)
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 125
| $ 60 |
 | Lot # 220 - Figurine. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. White ceramic figurine in the shape of little girl holding dog in her arm. At top her head is a cap painted bright orange with a color logo of "A Century of Progress/Chicago 1933." Other areas of the girl's clothes and face are highlighted with color. Material: Ceramic. Size: Height: 7 inches, Width: 2 inches. Condition: Good (Areas of paint have flaked off, particularly visible on the cap.)
Estimate: $ 60 - $ 80
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 221 - Sundial. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Octagon shaped, cast metal sundial with roman numerals. At the bottom is the "Star of Arcturus" circular logo dated 1933 with printed around the outside of the logo: "A Century of Progress/Chicago." Two holes made in the center on either side of the dial.
On the reverse side is stamped "Lannon Quarries Corp./Beaver Dam Wis." Material: . Size: Diameter: 5.75 inches. Condition: Good (Small fading on the front. Rusted around the holes.)
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 150
| $ 75 |
 | Lot # 222 - Plaque. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Bronze colored plastic plaque on wood backing. Embossed in the center is the image of the "Tower, Hall of Science/A Century of Progress 1933" as identified at the bottom center. Material: . Size: Height: 9 inches, Width: 7.5 inches. Condition: Good (Slight wear around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 223 - Dustpan. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. a. Small metal crumb pan with embossed images from left to right, top to bottom: Hall of Science; Field Museum of/Natural History; John G. Shedd Memorial/Aquarium, Chicago/The Adlee Planetarium,/Grant Park, Chicago. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 224 - Brush, Clothes. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. a. Straw hand brush with wooden handle. Painted on the handle is the "Star of Arcturus" logo in blue and silver with the date 1933 and "A Century/of Progress/Chicago." Brush is 5.5" tall and 1.25" diameter.
b. Painted wood cut-out figure of a black haired boy wearing a red shirt and black and red kilt. In the center is a brass hook where the brush hangs. Also has a brass eye hook at the top of his head. Material: Wood. Size: Height: 12.25 inches, Width: 4.25 inches. Condition: Good (a. Minimal wear.
b. Some gouges in the paint in the center as well as around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 225 - Cap. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Blue felt banana-shaped cap with white lettering. On one side is "Century of Progress/Chicago, Ill./1933." The opposite side has labeled images of the Administration Building, the Science Building, and Ft. Dearborn colored in white with pink highlights. Material: Cloth. Size: Height: 4 inches, Length: 9 inches, Width: 4.5 inches. Condition: Good (Some wear and yellowing of the letters.)
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 125
| $ 60 |
 | Lot # 226 - Hat. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Uniform hat made of black felt with gold and red bands. Faux black leather bill with a black strap around the top. The strap is attached to the hat with two gold buttons embossed with the logo of 1933 "A Century of Progress." Attached in the top center is a silver badge from Guide #5472 with the logo from 1934 and "A Century of Progress International Exposition. At the top of the badge are a set of wings. Material: Cloth. Size: Depth: 5 inches, Diameter: 10.75 inches. Condition: Good (Some wear. Faux leather is cracked. Inside of the hat is dirty.)
Estimate: $ 150 - $ 200
| $ 90 |
 | Lot # 227 - Seasoning shakers marked "Black Pepper" and 'Cinnamon'. They are more like a salt & pepper set. From "Durkee Famous Foods, Inc." who gave away these plastic pieces featuring a picture of buildings with 'Chicago World's Fair' 'from The Durkee Company' on the front decal and paper label on the back. Condition: The paper labels are excellent of both with a little age browning, the decal on the 'Cinnamon' is mint and the decal on the 'Black Pepper' has a little decal edge damage and a small scratch in the sky, very fine. The black & yellow shakers are both in excellent condition. Size 3 1/2 inches tall by 1 1/2 diameter at the base.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 228 - Thermometer. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Cast pewter thermometer in the shape of the Havoline Thermometer Tower. Around the six sides at the base of the tower is embossed "Havoline/Thermometer/Tower/A Century/of Progress/1933 Chicago." Material: Metal. Size: Height: 5 inches, Width: 2.5 inches. Condition: Good (Some wear. Slight discoloration at the base around the embossed letters.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 229 - Record, Phonograph. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Souvenir recording of "The World of a Million Years Ago" from the pavilion of the same name at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair in brown paper covering. Record label reads: Electrical Transcription Recorded, Processed and Manufactured by RCA Victor CO., Inc., Camden, N.J., U.S.A. Use RCA Victor 100% Shadowgraphed Half Volume Steel Needles with 3 Ounce Pressure on Needle Point Record Speed 33 1/3 R.P.M. Start Needle at Outside The World of a Million Years Ago MS 80768-1 Electrically Recorded. This transcription Contains Copyright Matter. Brown paper covering is also labeled with RCA recording studio locations and Victrola record plaling instructions. Item was purchased with the thought that it might be the original soundtrack that played inside the pavilion, however it now appears that this record is one of several copies that was available for purchase by pavilion visitors given that each of the 27 purchased in this lot are labeled similarly. Material: Plastic. Size: Diameter: 16 inches. Condition: Stable (The surface of the record is severely damaged.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 230 - Record, Phonograph. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Souvenir recording of "The World of a Million Years Ago" from the pavilion of the same name at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair in brown paper covering. Record label reads: Electrical Transcription Recorded, Processed and Manufactured by RCA Victor CO., Inc., Camden, N.J., U.S.A. Use RCA Victor 100% Shadowgraphed Half Volume Steel Needles with 3 Ounce Pressure on Needle Point Record Speed 33 1/3 R.P.M. Start Needle at Outside The World of a Million Years Ago MS 80768-1 Electrically Recorded. This transcription Contains Copyright Matter. Brown paper covering is also labeled with RCA recording studio locations and Victrola record playing instructions. Item was purchased with the thought that it might be the original soundtrack that played inside the pavilion, however it now appears that this record is one of several copies that was available for purchase by pavilion visitors given that each of the 27 purchased in this lot are labeled similarly. Material: Plastic. Size: Diameter: 16 inches. Condition: Stable (The surface of the record is severely damaged.)
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 231 - Figurine, Animal. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Bronze horse, inscribed with insignia and 1933 A Century of Progress Chicago. Stored in gray cloth pouch origin unknown. Material: Metal. Size: Length: 4 inches, Width: 3.5 inches. Condition: Excellent (Metal has great patina (sold as bronze but might be copper). All limbs intact.)
Estimate: $ 125 - $ 175
| $ 90 |
 | Lot # 232 - Print, Photographic. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Hand colored image of the pavilion "The World A Million Years Ago" at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1933. See document in archives: 33.DOC.01 for more information. Title: The World A Million Years Ago. Taken at Chicago. Size: 16 1/8 x 19 7/8. Condition: Good
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 14 |
 | Lot # 233 - Handbill "Radiation Sanitation Ventilation/American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation" . 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress World. Sepia tone, fold-out advertisement for the American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation. Distributed at the Century of Progress, 1934. Highlights the new innovations of the company, including air conditioning. 4 pages. Size: 15.75" x 11.5"; 4 pages. Condition: Good (Creased from being folded three times horizontally. Wear and some splitting along the edges of the folds.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 234 - Documents "Messmore & Damon's "World of A Million Years Ago" 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress World. Sales brochure with article, "News for the Modern Toy Buyer!" which illustrates the exhibit "World of A Million Years Ago" from the 1933 World's Fair. Size: 4 pages. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 235 - Booklet "A Century of Progress in Electricity, Transportation and Communication" . 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress World. Pamphlet entitled "A Century of Progress in Electricity, Transportation and Communication" by Alfred H. Kirkland, a short 12 page history. Part of the World's Fair Series, Bulletin No. 4. Published by A Century of Progress International Exposition. Illustrated with a black and white photograph of Thomas Alva Edison on the front cover. Size: 11.25" x 8.5"; 12 pages. Condition: Good (Slightly yellowed. Some wear around the edges.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 14 |
 | Lot # 236 - Vase. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Ceramic vase painted cream with images embossed on both sides and painted a light tan/orange. Images show the skyline of the fair with the Hall of Science prominent [top] and a train [middle]. At the bottom is engraved "A Century of Progress/International Exposition/Chicago 1933." On the reverse side is the image of a plane [top], the Travel and Transport Building [middle] and a covered wagon pulled by two oxen. Engraved at the very bottom "Germany." Material: . Size: Diameter: 3 inches, Height: 5.5 inches. Condition: Good (Slight discoloration)
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 250
| $ 120 |
 | Lot # 237 - Ashtray. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Round enamel covered metal ashtray with sea green rim and writing on a black background. In the center of the ashtray is printed: To Clay/Chicago Fair/May Our Ashes/Mingle Together./Cousin Walt/June 20-34. Material: . Size: Diameter: 5.5 inches. Condition: Good (Minor scratches on the front. Small imperfections in the enamel along the rim. Three areas of missing enamel on the reverse side with visible green spray paint areas along the edge.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 238 - Box, Jewelry. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Wood jewelry box painted light green with gold highlights. On the top, covered with glass, is a colorized photograph of the Avenue of Flags with a large crowd of people along the avenue. The inside of the box is painted gold and divided into three compartments with a mirror on the inside of the lid. Material: . Size: Height: 3.25 inches, Length: 9 inches, Width: 7.25 inches. Condition: Fair (Some wear and gouges in the wood. Some flaking of the paint on the cover. Wrinkling and small tears in the top image is visible beneath the glass. Hinges are slightly loose. Overall wear visible.)
Estimate: $ 75 - $ 100
| $ 45 |
 | Lot # 239 - Tray, Serving. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Full color reverse painting on glass tray with the image of the Hall of Science in the center and water in foreground. At the bottom is printed "Hall of Science/Chicago World's Fair 1934." Frame of the tray is wood with an antiqued gold paint. Size: Diameter: 11.5 inches, Length: 19.25 inches. Condition: Good (A few small light brown stains on the top of the glass. Might come off with some cleaning.) White line in photo is the flash.
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 125
| $ 50 |
 | Lot # 240 - Plate, Commemorative. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Round saucer size cream colored ceramic plate, with blue scalloped edges and blue design of the Chicago Court House on the front. Embossed flower design around the rim. The words "Made Expressly/ For/ Marshall Field & Company/ Chicago/ By/ Johnson Bros./ England/ A Century of Progress/ 1833-1933/ The Chicago/ Courthouse/ 1865" stamped on back in blue. Size: Diameter: 6.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent (No crazing on either side.)
Estimate: $ 45 - $ 75
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 241 - Plate, Commemorative. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Round dessert size cream colored ceramic plate with scalloped edges and green design of the Hall of Science on front. Embossed decorative design around the rim. The word "Pickard" and "Graf and Johnson, Inc./ 314 W. Ferry Street/ Buffalo N.Y." stamped on reverse side in gold. "The Hall of/ Science/ 1934 A Century of Progress/ Chicago/ the Salem China Co./ Salem, Ohio. USA" stamped on the reverse side in green. Size: Diameter: 8.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent (Crazing and discoloration visible on reverse side. Crazing and adhesive residue visible on front.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 242 - Plate, Commemorative. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Square dessert size cream colored ceramic plate with scalloped edges and red design of "Carillon Tower/ A Century of Progress/ Chicago 1934." Embossed decorative design around the rim. The word "Pickard" stamped on reverse side in gold. Size: Diameter: 7.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent (No crazing on either side. Some adhesive residue on front.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 243 - Plate, Commemorative. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Square dessert size cream colored ceramic plate with scalloped edges and black design of "Travel Building/ A Century of Progress/ Chicago 1934." Embossed decorative design around the rim. The word "Pickard" stamped on reverse side in gold. Size: Diameter: 7.5 inches. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent (Some crazing visible on both sides.)
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 16 |
 | Lot # 244 - Pin. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Small round celluloid pin back with a globe with a trail (similar to the "Star of Arcturus" logo) and phrase " I Was There." At the top is "1933" in white on blue background and orange strip "World's Fair" immediately beneath it. Reverse side is covered with a reflective surface with advertisement of "Geraghty & Company/Chicago, U.S.A." Size: Depth: 0.75 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 245 - Bracelet. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Silver colored metal bracelet with imitation buckle at the center. Near the buckle is a raised "Star of Arcturus" logo with printed "1934/A Century of Progress." Embossed on either side is the Chicago skyline with the Buckingham Fountain at the back. Bracelet is complete circle. Size: Diameter: 2.5 inches, Height: 0.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Some of the silver plating is worn off on the inside of the bracelet.)
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 246 - Bracelet. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Silver colored metal bracelet with raised design in the center with image of the U.S. Government Building and printed "1934/Chicago." Bracelet is split at the back so it can be stretched around a wrist. Size: Depth: 2.2 inches, Diameter: 1 inches. Condition: Good (Light wear of the silver finish along the top edge inside the bracelet. Bottom inside edge shows light rust.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 50
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 247 - Bracelet. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Gold colored metal bracelet with embossed images of the Travel and Transport Building, Fort Dearborn, the Chicago skyline among others. At the center is the "Star of Arcturus" logo with printed "Century of Progress/1933 Chicago." Bracelet is split at the back so it can be stretched around a wrist. Size: Diameter: 2 inches, Height: 0.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 40
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 248 - Ring. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Black plastic ring with silver "Star of Arcturus" logo dated 1934 in the center. On the left side is the image of the U.S. Government building in silver. On the right side is a four leaf clover inside a horseshoe with "Good Luck" printed. Band is a solid circle. Size: Depth: 1 inches, Diameter: 0.5 inches. Condition: Excellent
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 249 - Ring. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Sterling silver ring with design of the Chicago skyline in the center with Fort Dearborn in front of it. On left side is the date "1833" and the figure of an Indian. On the right side is "1933" and an eagle. The back of the ring band is expandable. Size: Depth: 0.75 inches, Diameter: 0.75 inches. Condition: Excellent (Minimal tarnish and wear.)
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 250 - Bracelet. 1933 Chicago's Century of Progress. Silver colored metal bracelet with imitation buckle at the center. Embossed around the bracelet are images of the Travel and Transport Building, Fort Dearborn, the Chicago skyline among others. Near the buckle is the "Star of Arcturus" logo with printed "Century of Progress/1933 Chicago." Bracelet is complete circle Size: Diameter: 2.25 inches, Height: 0.5 inches. Material: Metal. Condition: Good (Tarnished, most visibly on the inside of the bracelet along with some areas where the metal covering is worn off.)
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
Category: 1938 Scotland's Empire Exhibition (251 to 251)
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 | Lot # 251 - Candy Tin from "Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938" pictures the Scotland building with flags and people in front. Colors are brown, gold, red and green. Marked "R S McColl" on front and on side it says "R S McColl Ltd. Confectioners Glasgow, Edinburgh & Branches". Size: 7 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches deep. Condition: Very Fine, has a some spotting on the top that does not detract from the piece.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
Category: 1939-1940 New York World's Fair (252 to 267)
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| With the theme of 'World of Tomorrow', this fair was the first World's Fair to look into the future instead of just displaying man's achievements up to the current time. |
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 | Lot # 252 - Coffee Pot with Creamer and Sugar Bowl. Beautiful and rare china coffee pot with matching creamer and sugar bowl. Size: coffee pot: 8 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches deep. Sugar bowl: 4 1/4 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide, 3 inches deep. Creamer: 2 7/8 inches high, 3 1/2 inches wide, 2 1/2 inches deep. Condition: Excellent overall. The lid on the coffee pot has been broken and repaired (see photo). There is some crazing in coffee pot and sugar bowl. There is slight wear to the blue edging (but I am being fussy).
Estimate: $ 300 - $ 500
| $ 225 |
 | Lot # 253 - Jumbo "Coloring Book". "New York World's Fair 1939 Officially Licensed". Published by "The Saalfield Publishing Company" of "Akron. Ohio". This approximately 60 page book has the outline of several buildings on the inside for children to color in. The cover pictures the Trylon and Perisphere and a few surrounding buildings. Size: 11 inches wide by 15 1/4 inches high. Condition: Fine. The binding is a little ripped. The pages are browned and brittle on the edges. Some of the pictures have been colored in. Still very presentable."
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 254 - Paper Doll Toy. Boxed "Paper Dolls of All Nations" "New York World's Fair 1939" "Officially Licensed". Published by "The Saalfeild Publishing Company" "Akron, Ohio" Pictures the Trylon and Perishere along with children wearing the clothes featured inside the box. The doll's clothes have mostly been neatly cut out, but there are still some partial sheets remaining. The set contains 9 children figures with bases. The box makes a super display piece. Box Size: 11 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches. Condition: There is some wear to the box with apron separated at one corner and bottom of box has one apron completely separated (apron is in the box). The paper clothes are clean and extremely neatly cut out.
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 400
| $ 150 |
 | Lot # 255 - Lady's Compact. Blue Plastic compact with brass lid that pictures Trylon & Perisphere in the center and says "New York World's Fair" "1939". The lettering is in an orange enameled circle and the buildings are surrounded by blue enamel. The are 3 buildings pictured in the outer ring. Size: 2 5/8 inches by 2 5/8 inches. Condition: Fine, There is some discoloration in the brass and couple of scratches in the blue plastic. The Blue and orange enamel is undamaged.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 256 - Large Pencil. This large 8 sided pencil has blue and orange paint and says in white "New York World's Fair" and has the Trylon & Perisphere next to the words. Size: 9 5/8 inches long by 3/4 inch wide. Condition: Good, damage to the orange part, the eraser and brass holding it is discolored.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 257 - "Me and You" die cut heart in heart from "New York World's Fair 1940". This painted felt patch pictures a cupid with his bow, flowers and has been embroidered with "Ed Helen" one name in each heart. Very Rare souvenir for lovers. Size: 5 3/4 inches wide by 4 inches (top to bottom). Condition: Very Fine with a couple edge cracks in the paint and possibly a little faded.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 258 - "New York World's Fair Bulletin". 18 page large booklet with fold out aerial picture of proposed fairgrounds. Published in 1938 this booklet pictures many pavilions, sculptures and construction photos. This is a rare and desirable pre-fair booklet. Size: 10 1/2 inches wide by 13 3/4 inches high. Condition: Fine with missing corner on cover, damage on back cover and 1/2 page split in the spine. Some corner curling.
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 259 - Glass picturing "Administration Building" in orange and "New York World's Fair 1939" in red at bottom. Size: 5 1/4 inches tall and 2 3/4 inches diameter at top opening. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 260 - Glass, Blue picture of "Hall of Shelter" with red writing on bottom "New York World's Fair - 1939". Size: 5 1/4 inches tall, 2 3/4 inches diameter at top. Condition: Excellent.
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 261 - Wall Pocket. This Wedgwood type blue wall pocket is 2 7/8" wide, by 4 1/4 inches high by 1 inch deep. It pictures the Trylon and Perisphere on the front with a cloud and the words 'New York World's Fair 1939'. Condition is fair due to a chip on the top and a crack that runs down to the top of the perisphere. Still quit presentable. Marked Japan on the bottom.
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 15
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 262 - Booklet, 8 pages of Tuberculosis information. Back page says "The 1939 New York World's Fair exhibit on tuberculosis is sponsored by the three voluntarily supported ...". Size: 5 1/2 inches high by 4 1/4 inches wide. Condition: Excellent.
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 10
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 263 - Stereo Movie Glasses. Cardboard glasses that you hold over your eyes to view the 3D movie at the "Chrysler Motors Exhibit at New York World's Fair". Size: 5 1/4 inches wide by 2 inches high (measured at the widest points). Condition: Fine with a little staining.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 18 |
 | Lot # 264 - Card for "Goodrich Thrill Arena" "At the Fair", "Thrills-Speed-Death Defying Stunts". This card pictures cars driving in the arena with the Trylon and Perisphere in the background. Pictures "Thrill Man Jimmie Lynch". On the back "5 Rules of Automobile Driving". Size: 7 inches wide by 4 inches high. Condition: Fine, some staining on the back.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 20
| $ 8 |
 | Lot # 265 - Folder. Color cover folder of "Brazil Bituminous Schists". Back cover says "New York World's Fair 1939". Size: 3 5/8 inches wide by 7 inches high (open: 14 1/2 inches wide). Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 8
| $ 2 |
 | Lot # 266 - Paper Bag for Souvenirs. "Official Souvenir Purchased at the New York World's Fair" "1939" has an image of the trylon and perisphere. Size: 5 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches high. Condition: Excellent (a few creases).
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 20
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 267 - Booklet. "Complete Street Guide to New York" "World's Fair Edition" "1939 Edition". Pictures Trylon and Perisphere on cover. 192 pages with a fold out street map of Manhattan and the Bronx. Size: 3 inches wide by 6 1/4 inches high (fits in your breast pocket). Condition: Fine ( a few corner creases and a little spine damage).
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
Category: 1939-1940 Golden Gate Exposition (268 to 270)
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| Held in San Francisco, California. Also known as Treasure Island. |
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 | Lot # 268 - Brooch in the shape of the Tower of the Sun with the Golden Gate Bridge on each end and 2 other buildings in between. This brass pin has "Golden Gate International Exposition" in the smallest font at the bottom of the brooch. Size: 1 3/4 inches tall by 1 38 inches wide at the bottom. Condition: Excellent+. A little polish and this brooch will be mint. A fabulous addition to any collection.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 269 - Wood Plaque picturing 'Tower of the Sun Golden Gate World's Fair 1939'. This 6 3/4 inches high by 5 inches wide multicolor transfer on wood has a hook on the back of the top for hanging. Condition: Fine condition with some cracking in the decal. The back has pencil writing on it.
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 15 |
 | Lot # 270 - Oval Wood Plaque picturing "Tower of the Sun Golden Gate Exposition 1939". The decal is a multicolor night scene of the tower with stars in the background. The wood has been varnished (as made). Hook on back for hanging. Size: 3 3/8 inches wide by 6 1/2 inches high. Condition: Very Fine with one crack 1 1/4 inches long at 11 o'clock. Does not significantly detract from the piece.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 18 |
Category: 1958 Bruselles Exposition (271 to 271)
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| The first major World's Fair to be held after World War II. This fair celebrated the return of Europe to its pre-war stature. |
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 | Lot # 271 - Package of 6 pencils. 6 pre-sharpened pencils in the original wrapper. Each pencil has the fair logo and the words "Exposition Universelle Bruxelles 1958" on then along with the picture of person in front of the globe (same as on wrapper). Wrapper also says "Exposition 1958 Universelle 1958 Bruxelles". Each pencil is 7 inches long and the package is 7/8 inches by 5/8 inches. Condition is Excellent with only the slightest wear to the pencils and the wrapper.
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 12 |
Category: 1962 Seattle World's Fair (272 to 277)
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| Also known as Century 21 |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 272 - Space Needle Shaped Salt & Pepper Shaker. This 11 1/2 inches tall Space Needle figural S & P shaker has holes on the top for the salt to pour out and has a pepper grinder on the bottom. The top is marked "Space Needle" "Seattle World's Fair 1962". Bottom is marked "Grandinetti Creations" "Made in USA". Condition Excellent.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 273 - Plastic Drinking Cup from "Seattle World's Fair 1962" Picturing space needle and monorail. Marked "Bolaro" "Therm-o-ware" "dishwasher safe" "unbreakable" "stain proof" on the bottom. Colors are Black printing on a pinkish-orange plastic (very 60's color) with a white top. Size is 5 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. Excellent Condition.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 20
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 274 - Multicolor plate "Seattle World's Fair" with blue border and gold design on the blue border. Center picture space needle and several building from the fair. Size: 7 1/4 inches diameter. Condition: Mint
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 275 - Candy Dish pictures the Space Needle and Monorail with flowers around the edge and writing "World's Fair Seattle 1962" all in silver color on clear glass. The dish stands on 3 glass legs. The edges of the dish are serrated. Size: 7 1/2 inches diameter and stands 2 inches high. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 35 |
 | Lot # 276 - Bow tie pictures 2 logos on the bow and Space needle on one hanging side and "Seattle World's Fair" on other hanging side. The tie clips on. Size: 4 5/8 inches wide by 7 3/8 inches long. Condition Excellent.
Estimate: $ 30 - $ 40
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 277 - Tin lithographed tray from 1962 'Space Age World's Fair','Seattle Washington'. 10 7/8 inches in diameter. Pictures 'Space Needle', 'Monorail', 'Coliseum', 'U.U. Science Pavilion' & fair logo. Condition Excellent with a couple of small edge and back scratches and when held in a certain angle you can see residue of a price sticker.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
Category: 1964-65 New York World's Fair (278 to 296)
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| With the theme "Peace Through Understanding" the fair was intended to promote Peace. |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 278 - Child's Hat. Pictures several buildings around the riser including the Unispere, ford, GM, GE, Kodak, Westinghouse, Bell Telephone & New York State. Has "New York World's Fair" "1964" 1965" across the front. "Lorna" is sewn into the rim. Size: front to back 11 inches, height about 4 inches. Condition: Excellent",
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 50
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 279 - Multicolor Plastic Wall Plaque with serrated edges pictures Unisphere and flags. Marked "New York World's Fair" "1964-1965" on the front. Marked on back "Made in Hong Kong:. Size 6 7/8 inches diameter. Condition: Excellent with a little soiling and glue residue (as made) on the edge.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 280 - "Official Souvenir Record" "Walt Disney presents Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" "from the New York World's Fair". This 33 1/3 record distributed by Buena Vista Records contains the recording of the speeches given at the Illinois Exhibit at the fair. The envelope is a mailer (unused). Royal Dano is the voice of Mr. Lincoln. Size: 7 1/4 inches by 7 1/4 inches. Record is 6 7/8 inches diameter. Condition: The record is Near Mint with no scratches, but the recording is noisy. The envelope is Fine with stains and light browning overall.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 25 |
 | Lot # 281 - Ceramic Bank in the shape of the Unisphere. Base marked "1964-New York World's Fair-1965". Bottom has original rubber plug. Size: 5 inches tall, 4 inches base diameter. Condition: Near Mint, would be mint, but the glazing on the base was sloppy when made.
Estimate: $ 40 - $ 60
| $ 30 |
 | Lot # 282 - Apron. Blue Apron with pictures of fountain in front of Unisphere, "New York" State building, "New Jersey", "Greyhound" and "Festival of Gas". "New York World's Fair 1964-1965" printed along bottom. In original plastic bag "Official" "New York World's Fair" "1964-1965" "Hostess Apron" "Hand Painted" "100% Cotton" "Completely Washable Fast Colors" "Made in U.S.A.". Size: bag is 9 3/8 inches wide by 10 inches high. Apron is apx. 24 inches wide at bottom by 17 1/2 inches high. Ties are apx. 52 inches long. Condition: Apron Near Mint, bag is fine, opened at bottom.
Estimate: $ 50 - $ 75
| $ 40 |
 | Lot # 283 - Salad Fork and Spoon. These plastic souvenirs are in the original box with the tag picturing Unisphere and states "Official New York Worlds Fair Salad Servers" "Stays bright forever". Size: Spoon and Fork are 11 1/4 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide and the box is 12 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide by 7/8 inch deep. Condition: Fork & Spoon Near Mint, box is fine with stain on the label and some tape residue on the bottom and plastic is a little bent and torn.
Estimate: $ 35 - $ 45
| $ 20 |
 | Lot # 284 - Drink Coasters. The paper on the end of the package, which also is for mailing, says: "12 Official deluxe 6 ply Coasters" "manufactured by Sayford Corp. Distributors for Haffkine manufacturing Co Inc. New York, N.Y." "Copyright 1961 1963 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation". The coasters have a serrated edge and are Orange on white with the Unisphere and the New York City Skyline with the words "New York World's Fair 1964-1965. Size: Package: 6 inches by 4 inches. Coasters: 3 3/8 inches diameter. Condition: Coasters: Mint, Package: Very Fine.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 9 |
 | Lot # 285 - Ashtray with yellow border in black, yellow, blue and green. Pictures unishpere, 4 fountains, Ford, GM, "Federal Building" and Heliport. Marked "1964 New York World's Fair 1965" and "Peace Through Understanding". 3 indentations for cigarettes. Back is marked "Copyright 1961, 1963 N.Y.W.F. Unisphere Presented by United States Steel". Size 7 5/8 inches diameter. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 286 - Hawaii Plastic tray. This tray has is red overall with a black border and back. It pictures "King Kamehameha", the 8 major islands that make up Hawaii (and their names), the "Aloha Tower", flowered trees and a small landscape. The words around the center read "Hawaii The Aloha State" "New York World's Fair 1964-1965" and above the center "Hawaii - 50th State". This is an uncommon souvenir from the fair. Size: 10 5/8 inches diameter and 3/4 inch deep. Condition: Very Fine overall, the colors are bright and undamaged, however there is light scratching on the surface of the tray.
Estimate: $ 20 - $ 30
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 287 - Multicolored Tile or Hot plate. Pictures "Unisphere" "Spain" "Sky Ride" "Heliport" "Ford Motor Company" "Tower of Light" "Monorail" "U.S. Pavilion" "General Motors" and says "1964 - New York World's Fair - 1965" across the top. Has hook on the back for hanging. Size: 6 inches by 6 inches. Condition: Excellent, would be Near Mint because the tile is beautiful, but the felt on the back has some damage so I rate as excellent.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 12 |
 | Lot # 288 - Flash Cards. "Official Souvenir Flash Card Set" "1964-1965 New York World's Fair Pictures" "Text in English French Spanish" "Full Color Picture Flash Cards major exhibits and attractions in natural color". Box is also a mailer (on other side). 26 flash cards with architectural renderings of buildings. Size: 3 3/4 inches wide by 6 inches high by 1/2 inch thick. Condition: Cards: Mint Box Excellent.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 8 |
 | Lot # 289 - Tin tray picturing multicolor picture Unisphere and Rocket Thrower statue. Long Description of picture is on the back. Front has "1964*New York World's Fair*1965" on top and "Peace Through Understanding" on the bottom. Size: 10 7/8 inches wide by 8 inches high. Condition: Fine with some wear to surface and some discoloration to back, still very presentable and nice.
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 12
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 290 - Glass Plate "Pavilion of the Republic of China", "New York World's Fair" "1964-1965" pictures the China pavilion in gold with edge. Has a sticker with a logo and writing "Made in Taiwan" "Republic of China". Size: 5 1/2 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high. Condition: Excellent with a little edge damage to the sticker.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 25
| $ 10 |
 | Lot # 291 - Pocket Mirror in blue and orange with unisphere and "World's Fair New York 1964-1965" and the name "Irene" on the mirror. Size: 3 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches high. Condition: Fine with some edge staining. Mirror is near mint.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 15
| $ 8 |
 | Lot # 292 - 10 Official Slides. "New York World's Fair 1964-1965", "Architects Renderings" "Industrial Participants" "Set A" "Produced by Photo Lab, Inc. Washington, 11, D.C." "Official Licensee" Also picture Unisphere on envelope. Inside are 10 slides of buildings including: IBM, National Cash Register, Coca-Cola, Continental Insurance Company, Dupont, Eastman Kodak, Equitable Assurance, Ford, General Cigar, General Electric Progressland. Each slide says "architects renderings" and has the fair copyright statement. Size: slides 2 inches by 2 inches (standard 35 mm slide size). Envelope: 5 5/8 inches by 2 7/8 inches. Condition: Slides are Mint, Envelope: Excellent except for tear on flap when the envelope was opened.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 15 |
 | Lot # 293 - Cutting Board marked "New York World's Fair 1964-65" and "Switzerland". Size: 4 7/8 inches wide by 11 inches long. Condition: Good, it has wear on some letters and the bottom and bottom left quadrant.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 15
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 294 - Glass picturing the "Hong Kong Pavilion" and kites, fireworks and flags. Marked "New York World's Fair 1964-65" around the bottom along with the copyright statement in small letters. Size: 5 12 inches tall, 3 inch diameter at top.. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 20
| $ 8 |
 | Lot # 295 - Adult $ 2.00 Admission ticket. Size: # 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches high. Condition: Mint.
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 10
| $ 3 |
 | Lot # 296 - 1965 Greyhound Bus Map of Fairgrounds. "How to see the New York World's Fair Quickly Comfortably Completely 1965". As stated on the back cover, this folder shows "Routes Transportation and tours within the fair grounds" "Go Greyhound...and leave the driving to us" with Unisphere on back cover. Inside pictures 6 maps of the different bus routes and a list of all the exhibits. Size closed: 3 3/4 inches wide by 6 3/4 inches tall. Size open: 14 1/2 inches wide by 19 7/8 inches high. Condition: Mint.
Estimate: $ 5 - $ 10
| $ 1 |
Category: Expo 67 (297 to 299)
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| Held in Montreal, Canada this fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the nation of Canada. |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 297 - Plastic purse. Blue and white has logo and "Expo 67 Montreal Canada" on both sides and in French and English on the bottom "Copyright, 1963, By the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition.". Size: Bag 7 inches wide by 5 inches high (with handles 8 1/4 inches high) and 2 1/2 inches deep. Condition: Very Fine, the white parts show some dirt.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 20
| $ 5 |
 | Lot # 298 - Tin tray picturing "The Pavilion of the United States" "Le Pavilion des Etats-Unis" at "Expo67". This tray has an artists rendering of the geodesic dome with flags and people in the foreground. Size: 7 inches wide by 5 1/8 inches high. Condition Fine with edge ware, a couple of small scratches in the white boarder and some overall darkening.
Estimate: $ 5
| $ 1 |
 | Lot # 299 - Towel picturing "World's Fair Montreal", " St. Lawrence River", aerial view of the grounds, flags of many nations, "Pavilion of Canada", "Place d'Accueil" and "Habitat 67". Size: 20 inches high by 27 inches wide. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 25 - $ 35
| $ 12 |
Category: 1968 Hemisfair (300 to 300)
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| Held in San Antonio, Texas |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 300 - Multicolor plate from "Hemisfair" "1968 World's Fair" "San Antonio". Pictures map of Texas with pictures inside the map. Back has a sticker "Hemisphere" "Made in Japan" and has an original string for hanging. Size7 1/4 inches diameter. Condition: Excellent with a couple of very light scratches in the lettering. Sticker on back has a little damage.
Estimate: $ 15 - $ 20
| $ 10 |
Category: 1982 Knoxville World's Fair (301 to 301)
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| Held in Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 301 - Child's Tee Shirt with Sunsphere and rainbow on the front and the words "The 1982 World's Fair Knoxville, Tennessee. The shirt is a child's medium size and is in the unopened original plastic package. Size: Shirt: Child's Medium, Package: 10 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide. Condition: Near Mint.
Estimate: $ 8 - $ 15
| $ 4 |
Category: 1984 Louisiana World Exposition (302 to 302)
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| Held in New Orleans. |
| Picture | Description | Minimum
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 | Lot # 302 - Ceramic Bell has a serrated bottom and an image of Pelican and flower on the outside. Marked "Louisiana World Exposition' inside along with a sticker "Lifton" "Japan". Size: 5 inches tall, base is 2 78 inches diameter. Condition: Mint, it's a beauty.
Estimate: $ 10 - $ 20
| $ 5 |