The worlds fair and world war in the national numismatic collection. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. This 36page booklet is a treasure trove of black and white photographs of the life and culture in japan. I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. A century of progress international exposition, also known as the chicago worlds fair, was a worlds fair held in the city of chicago, illinois, united states from 1933 to 1934. Check out gary sohmerss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 193940 worlds fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. Discussion in whats it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2, 2008. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. The most common are 1 14 inch in bronze and brass, 2 14 inch and 3 inch in bronze. The official guidebook of the world s fair was the goto informational guide for visitors. What is the value of a 1939 worlds fair token answers. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 world s fair.
The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the citys centennial. Guide to the new york worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated. Coin featuring iconic architecture of the worlds fair, sphere and. There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds. New york worlds fair 1939 trylon and perisphere salt and pepper shaker set one piece. What is the value of the 1939 worlds fair cane ny answers. The exposition opened from february 18, 1939, through october 29, 1939, and from may 25, 1940, through september. This is an original 1933 chicago worlds fair lucky penny. Rare 1939 ny worlds fair howard johnsons ice cream coin token. Newyork historical society 1939 new york worlds fair token. Check out gary sohmers s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1939 40 world s fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. Memorabilia and souvenirs of every imaginable type were available for purchase at the 1939 worlds fair.
Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau this is a scarce higher grade medal issued from the new york worlds fair exposition held in 1939. What were the cultural exhibits at the 193940 fair. Photo album book charm, 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir estate of joan. Chicago, 1933 and new york, 1939 a schiffer book for collectors rossen, howard m. It split from the ind queens boulevard line at an existing flying junction east of forest hills71st avenue station, ran through the jamaica yard and then ran northeast and north through flushing meadows. The fair, registered under the bureau international des expositions bie, celebrated the city s centennial.
Dec 11, 2019 explore karinaoisheis board 1939 worlds fair, followed by. Here is a rare token from the 1933 1934 chicago worlds fair with an image of a swastika. Chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 worlds fair. Thirtytwo countries participated in the almost sixmonthlong event, which attracted more than six million visitors. The theme, building the world of tomorrow echoed in virtually every corner of the fair. African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork. The ubiquitous milk glass vinegar bottle and coins are passe now, she said, but. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An article about collecting souveirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair.
The world of tomorrow images of america the world of tomorrow. Asked in seattle is the space needle from a worlds fair. An idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 worlds fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. Oval shaped trylon and perisphere, new york worlds fair around, the date 1939 below. Coins are issued by governments of countries and usually show a denomination or value. The 1939 new york world s fair zim, larry, lerner, mel, rolfes, herbert on. Find worlds fair 1939 from a vast selection of collectibles. New york worlds fair collectibles 196465 brass coin token. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states.
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A world s fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. Metropolitan life insurance exhibit new york worlds fair rev. Worlds fair and exposition memorabilia collectors weekly. The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a worlds fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. This ultramodern structure covers an acre and a half of ground adjacent to the long island railroad station and two fair entrances, it will contain displays of clothing fabrics, patterns and textile machinery. World s fair auction exclusively offering world s fair and international exposition items souvenirs and historical pieces from all fairs 1851 1992 all authentic period items world s fairs exhibited the pinnacle of human achievement through the ages this auction is an opportunity to acquire vintage items in every imaginable collecting category. Vintage libbys treasure ship 1939 worlds fair tin can coin bank.
Merchandise catalogue book, new york worlds fair, 1939. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 19391940. The hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. Coins and tokens from the 1939 ny worlds fair miscellaneous.
Auction scan 2 shows reverse of medal is almost exact duplicate of the reverse of the 20 korona coin comemorating the death of president masaryk, the only difference being that the 20 k. The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. Worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for. Childrens world 1939 york worlds fair amusement zone. Nostalgia and grandeur combine in this pictorial tribute to two great events that eased the hardships of the depression erathe 1933 chicago worlds fair and the 1939 new york worlds fair. Up for sale are three 1933 and 1934 chicago worlds fair coins. Esso glass coin bank new york worlds fair 1939 brick block cube piggy. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, ranging usually from three to six months.
Get the best deals on 19391940 new york worlds fair. Check out our worlds fair 1939 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The first worlds fair recognized by the bureau of international expositions was the great exhibition of 1851, held in and around a glass structure called the crystal palace in londons hyde park. A look back at some of the coolest attractions at the 1939. Rare 1939 new york worlds fair bronze czechoslovakia. Apr 30, 2016 the 1939 worlds fair sat on the precipice of disaster. Brinley gore minding his juvenile train at heaton park valentines and half term fair, manchester. The tendency among visitors is to draw the line along world s fair boulevard, which geographically separates the the amusement zone from the exhibit area.
Get the best deals on 1939 1940 san francisco world s fair collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Nov 01, 20 an idea dreamed up at the height of the depression, the theme of the 1939 world s fair in new york was the world of tomorrow. Nostalgia and grandeur combine in this pictorial tribute to two great events that eased the hardships of the depression erathe 1933 chicago world s fair and the 1939 new york world s fair. The tendency among visitors is to draw the line along worlds fair boulevard, which geographically separates the the amusement zone from the exhibit area. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. Nov 18, 2011 the hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. This small paper book touted the future of motorways for the american way of life. What is the value of the 1893 worlds fair shakespeare boiled down book.
Home forums cointalk whats it worth 1939 new york worlds fair tokens. Paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials, pr 283. Discussion in what s it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2. Aug 22, 2018 chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 worlds fair. Written as fiction, it contains a lot of background that gives a sense of the fair and the times.
Planners were given permission to develop 1,200 acres in queens, on. Treasures from grandma s 1939 new york world s fair communications building coin token good condition. The smell of popcorn and hamburgers mixed with wiffs from frank bucks fauna display gave the place a coney island air. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. Hello, we were recently restoring part of our house and found an 1939 souvenir medal from the 1939 worlds fair in great condition, the problem is i can not find anything like it on the net and thought it might be really rare and valueable the markings are a flag on the front with the date and an image of the trylon and perisphere and on the back it has an image of the administration building. Views of the new york worlds fair by new york 1939 worlds fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. The theme of the fair was technological innovation, and its motto was science finds, industry applies, man. The original draft of the worlds fair goblin was called the man of tomorrow. The official guide book to the 1939 new york world s fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Of all the books on the 19391940 new york worlds fair, this is certainly the finest evocation of the wonder and excitement of that beloved exhibition. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible.
The smell of popcorn and hamburgers mixed with wiffs from frank buck s fauna display gave the place a coney island air. A worlds fair or world fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase achievements of nations. To help support the citys efforts to contain the spread of covid19, newyork historical is temporarily closed to the public through the end of march, and all programs are canceled or postponed through the end of april. The center of the booklet contains a color map and two traditional art works. See more ideas about worlds fair, world and world of tomorrow. Chicago was home to a serial killer during the 1893 world.
I am in the middle of a whitman project to create a book on american postcards. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. Check out our 1939 worlds fair selection for the very best in unique or custom. The still underconstruction fair was the focus of the entire book the worlds fair goblin 1939, which was written in the fall of 1938 after the editors and authors were given a private factfindingresearch tour of the fair. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the 1939 ny worlds fair. The ind worlds fair line, officially the worlds fair railroad, was a temporary branch of the independent subway system ind serving the 1939 new york worlds fair in queens, new york city. This is an original vintage softcover book title space needle usa. The official guidebook of the worlds fair was the goto informational guide for visitors.
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