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Worlds Fairs and Expos: Chicago


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Worlds Fairs and Expos: Chicago?
The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
This 1934 souvenir Century of Progress Chicago World's Fair booklet titled "The Story of Sugar" was published and handed out by the National Sugar Refining Co. of N.J. makers of Jack Frost Packaged Sugars. This 24-page booklet tells the story of sugar; interesting facts about sugar; and photos of the three Jack Frost factories. The inside back cover page shows the many Jack Frost sugar products. 


This booklet is in good to very good condition. Cover and internal pages are secure to staple binding. Staples are rusted. The covers show some soiling/stains. The internal pages are generally clean with some light stains on several pages.  1933-34 Century Of Progress Souvenir Tie Clip


Measures about 3 1/2" long, needs light cleaning  Book Title & Author(s): Official Guide and Time Saving Trips Through the Fair - Florence E. Wall.


Publisher & Copyright Date: A Century of Progress - 1933.


Type of Binding Hardcover


Book Size & Number of Pages: approximately 7.50" wide by 11.25" tall with 226 pages.


Condition: Book is in very good condition. No dust jacket. Boards show surface wear and bumped corners. Spine shows some fading. Boards and internal pages are tight but back cover board is showing signs of cracking. Internal pages are crisp and clean with no rips, tears or writing noted. Special Note: We use our own photos to show actual front and/or back covers of books.


Contents: Information from the book: The forward written by Rufus C. Dawes, President - "This is the official exposition guide-book of A Century of Progress, Chicago's 1933 World's Fair. It contains the latest and most accurate information available on what has been accomplished and what is planned for this Exposition of the greatest era of the world's scientific and industrial history".


Additional Notes: This book also includes a pull out fair map as well as 4-page full-color brochure from the Firestone Factory & Exhibition building. Book also is well illustrated with b/w photos with several color plates.  1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Letter Opener


VG condition. In silver tone it appears, small tarnishing. Measures 4 1 2" long

1934 Booklet Jack Frost Brand Packaged S $17.95

 

1933-34 Century Of Progress Souvenir Tie $11.95

 

Official Guide & Time Saving Trips Throu $59.95

 

1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Lette $11.95

American Can Company Souvenir Metal Bank


Metal. Measures 3 1/2" high. Some light wear on the painted metal. 


Opens on the bottom  1934 Chicago World Fair Souvenir Cardboard Poker Chip


Used. Small wear on edges and corners


Put out for the Century of Progress (1933-1934) Worlds Fair - 1 1/2" round in white  9 Original Drink Glass Coasters from the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, " A Century of Progress".  The coasters are assorted color foil with hard cardboard backing. Six are embossed with the world spinning within a swirl, 3 show the travel building.  All have embossed pictures with the words "1934, A CENTURY OF PROGRESS, CHICAGO".  All are in vg to excellent condition.  1933-1934 Century of Progress World's Fair Tiny Mug


Measures 1 1/2" wide and 2" high. VG paint on outside, clean inside


All porcelain

American Can Company Souvenir Metal Bank $8.95

 

1934 Chicago World Fair Souvenir Cardboa $7.95

 

1934 Century of Progress World's Fair Co $54.99

 

1933-1934 Century of Progress World's Fa $9.95

1933 Chicago World's Fair Wings of Century Ticket


Unused. Small wear on edges and corners


Put out for the Century of Progress (1933-1934) Worlds Fair - mounted on cardboard  1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Needle Book


Good condition. Has most of the needles but has split in half on seam - easy to fix  1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Program


VG condition. Use with small wear on the sides


An awesome piece  1933-1934 Union Pacific Railroad Good Luck Token


Measures 1 1/2" round. Good condition in aluminum

1933 Chicago World's Fair Wings of Centu $9.95

 

1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Needl $6.95

 

1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Progr $3.95

 

1933-1934 Union Pacific Railroad Good Lu $8.95

This is lovely set, Souvenir from San Antonion Hemisfair in 1968, Set Consists of purple colour small glass and lovely silver plate metal stand, as per images, In great, condition, no chips or cracks, Set measures approximately 2 1/2 inches high.  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "The Lincoln Group, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and a paragraph that says "Replicas of numerous buildings associated with the life of Abraham Lincoln including his boyhood home at Hodgenville, Kentucky" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

 This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition and the front features the "Ulm Cathedral". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "This Cathedral is one of the most noted monuments of Gothic architecture of the middle ages" and measures approx. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".

 This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition and the front features the "Travel and Transport Building". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "This Building is nearly 1,000 feet long and offers some new concepts in architecture never before attempted." and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Hemisfair 68 San Antonio Glass Silver St $22.00

 

The Lincoln Group Postcard (Chicago Worl $8.00

 

Ulm Cathedral-Hall Of Religion Postcard $7.00

 

Travel Building Postcard (1933 Century O $8.50

This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "Electrical Building". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "Travel Building". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition and the front features the "Old Heidelberg Inn, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which has been used and has a paragraph that says "Old Heidelberg-Seating Twenty Five Hundred Persons, This Restaurant Is A Replica Of The Old Heidelberg Inn Located In Nuremberg, Germany Noted For Its Food And Beer The World Over" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition and the front features the "Golden Temple of Jehol". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "Replica of the celebrated Chinese Lama Temple, is the gift to the Exposition of Vincent Bendix." and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Electrical Building Postcard (1933 Centu $7.50

 

Travel Building Postcard (1933 Century O $7.00

 

Old Heidelberg Postcard (Chicago World's $5.00

 

The Golden Temple Of Jehol (Century Of P $8.50

This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition with slight wear and the front features the "Lincoln Group, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition and the front features the "Golden Temple of Jehol". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and a paragraph that says "Replica of the celebrated Chinese Lama Temple, is the gift to the Exposition of Vincent Bendix." and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "The Lincoln Group, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "Replicas of numerous buildings associated with the life of Abraham Lincoln including his boyhood home at Hodgenville, Kentucky" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "Avenue Of Flags, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and a paragraph that says "A gorgeous promenade for the Fair visitors. With large gaily colored flags waving in the breeze, thousands of visitors stroll along here every day in search of knowledge and pleasure" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

The Lincoln Group Postcard (Century Of P $9.00

 

Golden Temple Of Jehol-Chicago's World F $7.00

 

The Lincoln Group Postcard, Chicago Worl $7.00

 

Avenue Of Flag Postcard, Chicago World's $7.00

This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "Travel and Transport Building, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and a paragraph that says "This building is nearly 1,000 feet long, and offers some new concepts in architecture never before attempted. The dome of the Travel and Transport Building houses the railroad exhibit at A Century Of Progress" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "A & P Carnival". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is used and a paragraph that says "The Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company has created an area at the World's Fair for pleasure, without admission charge. There is a big open air marine park, with an amphitheater seating several thousand, surrounding a revolving stage where daily programs are given. Tony Sarg's famous marionettes, Harry Horlick and his Gypsy orchestra and Gypsy dancing, are features. With George Rector presiding as master of ceremonies it is a real carnival" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in good condition and the front features the "Gulf Exhibit, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "At the Gulf Exhibit will be found the World's Largest Auto Cylinder, a reproduction of the World's largest Atmospheric Vaccuum Still, the Airplane Motor that set the World's Endurance Record, and many other things of interest" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  A folder about 6 by 4 inches containing 10 unused postcards of 4 Marshall Field stores.  The Store For Men Washington at Wabash, The Main Store State at Randolph, The Evanston Store Church and Sherman, The West Suburban Store Lake and Harlem and 6 other interior and exterior photos of Marshall Fields buildings.  It also contains a 16 page pamphlet of condensed information prepared especially for the convenience of visitors to Chicago.  The information is of Points of Interest, the Worlds Fair and Marshall Fields.  If you are interested we will email pictures of the other post cards.

Travel & Transport Building Postcard-Chi $7.00

 

1933 Century Of Progress, A & P Carnival $7.00

 

1933 Century Of Progress, Gulf Exhibit P $7.00

 

Chicago World Fair 1933 $50.00

1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Letter Opener


VG condition. In copper it appears, small tarnishing. Measures 6" long


 1933-1934 Century of Progress World's Fair Compact


Measures 1 3/4" wide and 2" long. Lacks paint on outside, clean inside


All metal  1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair Letter Opener


Measures 7 1/2" long. Great detailed finial that has the various exhibits of the fair on it.


Some wear on the white metal. Very heavy  1933 Chicago World's Fair Havoline Thermometer Postcard


Unused. Small wear on edges and corners


Put out for the Century of Progress (1933-1934) Worlds Fair

1933-1934 Fair Century of Progress Lette $11.95

 

1933-1934 Century of Progress World's Fa $15.95

 

1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair Letter Op $59.95

 

1933 Chicago World's Fair Havoline Therm $2.95

1893 Chicago's Fair Columbian Expo 4" Sterling Spoon


Marks appear to be Alvin, marked sterling

 Sterling 1893 Chicago's Fair Columbian Expo Spoon. Marked sterling.


Needs a polis. Measures 4 1/4" long.


The bowl has a pic of one of Columbus' ships.


Back of bowl says Bessie in cursive  This vintage & original postcard is in good condition with wear, writing and worn corners. It features a colorful design of Sixty-Third St & South Park Avenue, White City, Chicago, World Columbian Exposition. The reverse side is used. This Vintage postcard measure approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This vintage & original postcard is in good condition with wear and worn corners. It features a colorful design of West Board Walk, White City, Chicago, World Columbian Exposition. The reverse side is used. This Vintage postcard measure approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

1893 Chicago's Fair Columbian Expo Ste $8.95

 

Sterling 1893 Chicago's Fair Columbian E $10.95

 

Sixty-Third & South Park, White City, Ch $28.49

 

West Board Walk In White City, Chicago P $22.49

This vintage & original postcard is in good condition with wear and worn corners. It features a colorful design of East Board Walk, White City, Chicago, World Columbian Exposition. The reverse side is used. This Vintage postcard measure approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This vintage & original postcard is in fair to good condition with wear, writing and worn corners. It features a colorful design of The Plaza And Tower, White City, Chicago, World Columbian Exposition. The reverse side is used. This Vintage postcard measure approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This vintage & original postcard is in fair to good condition with wear, writing and worn corners. It features a colorful design of Main Entrance, White City, Chicago, World Columbian Exposition. The reverse side is used. This Vintage postcard measure approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This vintage & original 1934 Century Of Progress Ticket is in very good condition with slight wear and slightly worn corners. It features a Good For One Admission To Fort Dearborn Or Lama Temple Or Colonial Village. The reverse side is unused. This ticket measures approx. 4 3/4" x 2 1/4".

East Board Walk In White City, Chicago P $26.49

 

The Plaza And Tower, White City, Chicago $17.49

 

Main Entrance To White City, Chicago Pos $17.49

 

Century Of Progress Admission Ticket (19 $13.49

This vintage & original Singer Sewing Card is in very good condition with slight wear and slightly worn corners. It features a colorful design of a Woman Sewing On A Sewing Machine With A Girl Watching with the caption in the upper left hand corner "India". The reverse side has a paragraph about "India". This Singer Sewing Card measures approx. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".  This vintage & original Singer Sewing Card is in very good condition with slight wear and slightly worn corners. It features a colorful design of a Woman Sitting By A Sewing Machine With A Man Standing Next To Sewing Machine with the caption at the bottom that says "Spain (Valencia)". The reverse side has a paragraph that talks about "Valencia". This Singer Sewing Card measures approx. 3" x 5 1/4".  This vintage & original Singer Sewing Card is in very good condition with slight wear and slightly worn corners. It features a colorful design of a Woman Standing By A Sewing Machine and the caption says "Switzerland Soleure". The reverse side features a paragraph about "Switzerland". This Singer Sewing Card measures approx. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".  This vintage & original postcard is in good condition with slight wear, stains, creases, stamping and slightly worn corners. It features a colorful design of Government Building. The reverse side talks about "Prof. Field's Anti-Bilious Worm Powders". This Vintage postcard measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Singer Sewing Card (India) $15.49

 

Singer Sewing Card Spain (Valencia) $15.49

 

Singer Sewing Card (Switzerland-Soleure) $15.49

 

Government Building Postcard (1893 Colum $32.49

1933-34 Century Of Progress Expo Bottle Opener Souvenir 1933-34 Century Of Progress Expo Keychain Souvenir, it appears to be a keychain. I had originally thought bottle opener but the hook slides out and opens. Some wear on lettering/metal, says Souvenir of Visit Swift's Premium Products, Century of Progress 1933  1933 Chicago World's Fair Copper Pin / Change Tray measures about 3" square, needs cleaning and polishing  1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair crumb tray.  Center designs featuring various landmarks in Chicago including Soldiers Field and Michigan Ave; Federal Building; Travel and Transport Building; Illinois Host House; Hall of Science; and Electrical Group.  Pretty, decorative border consisting of flowers and birds in flight.


Made in Japan.  Imported by N Shure Co--Importers of Chicago


Size:  5 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches.


Condition: Heavy discoloration among border; bottom corner has a small piece missing  This is a 1933 ticket to the Chicago World's ticket for "Chicago Day" October 9, 1933.  The ticket is in great condition.  The corners are slightly rounded.  The colors are great.

1933-34 Century Of Progress Expo Bottle $11.95

 

1933 Chicago World's Fair Copper Pin / C $5.95

 

Chicago World's Fair Souvenir Crumb Tray $9.95

 

1933 Chicago World's Fair Vintage Ticket $16.00

This is a pristine 1934 Chicago's World's Fair Ukrainian Building Postcard.  The colors are bright.  The postcard was never used and is in mint condition.  This booklet is from the Japanese tourist bureau located in the Japanese building at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.  It is approximately 54 pages and depicts life in Japan.  It has over 150 photos plus maps.  A map of the world routes to Japan and a tourist map of Japan including the South Manchuria Railway.  It measures 10 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches.  The pages are all intact.  This is a pamphlet from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.  The front cover has Farmers National Grain Corporation on the top of the grain elevators. It is 6 pages plus the front and back.  It tells the scope of the organization.  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition with slightly worn corners and the front features "Chrysler Building, By Night, Chicago World's Fair". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "One Of The Attractive Structures At The Century Of Progress. Every Detail Of The Construction Of A Chrysler Automobile Is Here Demonstrated, As Well As The Testing Of Material Used And Of The Completed Car". This postcard measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".

1934 Chicago World's Fair-Ukrainian Buil $5.60

 

Japan $100.00

 

Co-operative Grain Marketing - Century o $15.00

 

1933 Century of Progress, Chrysler Build $9.00

This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition & slightly yellowed. The front of the postcard features the "General Motors Building". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "Visited by thousands daily. Perhaps the most interesting feature is the complete assembly of automobiles from chassis frame to gas in the gasoline tank. The building is 454 feet in length" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original postcard is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition and the front features the "The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago". The reverse side features a postcard format, which is unused and a paragraph that says "The New Field Museum Of Natural History is located in Grant Park at the foot of Roosevelt Road, which will be continued as a thoroughfare 100 feet wide, east of Michigan Ave. The building built of Georgia Marble, is strictly fireproof. Estimated cost Four Million Dollars" and measures approx. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2".  This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition and the front features "Ford Ammonium Sulphate (For Lawns, Trees, Shrubs & Gardens)". The back side features "Ford Ammonium Sulphate (Sold In 10 Pound Bags)" and the inside features "All The Plant Life That Surrounds Your Home Needs Nitrogen" and measures approx. 3 1/4" x 6".  This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in excellent condition and the front features "Cooking For Health The Stewart Way". The back side features "Stewart Ware (Saves Fuel, Food, Time & Labor)" and the inside features "Get The Full Healthful Goodness Out Of Food, Cooking With This Modern Stewart Cookware" and measures approx. 3" x 6".

General Motors Building Postcard (Centur $9.45

 

Postcard of Field Museum (1933 Century O $7.00

 

1933 Century Of Progress, Ammonium Sulph $10.00

 

1933 Century Of Progress, Stewart Ware B $8.00

This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition with slight wear, creases and yellowing and the front features "Beaver College, Jenkintown, PA. (On The Edge Of Philadelphia)". The back side features "Healthful Sports Are Encouraged" and the inside features "The Approach To Grey Towers, The Bedrooms At Grey Towers Are Large, There Are Three Dining Rooms At Beaver, The Chapel Seats One Thousand, Murphy Hall-Classrooms And Laboratories & One Of The Many Suites With Bath-Ryder Hall" and measures approx. 3 3/4" x 6".  This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition with slight wear and the front features "The Wonders Of Simoniz". The inside features "The Secret Of Lasting Beauty, The Care Of Motor Car Finishes, Many Uses For Simoniz & Simoniz Kleener & More" and measures approx. 3 1/2" x 6".  This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition with slight wear and the front features "Wilson's Exhibit At The Century Of Progress 1934". This brochure folds open and the back side shows a "Menu For Wilson's Terrace & Roof Garden" and measures approx. 6" x 3 1/4".  This original brochure is from the 1933 Century Of Progress (Chicago World's Fair) which was held in Chicago. It is in very good condition with slight wear and creases and the front features "Visit The Diamond Exhibit". The back side also features "Visit The Diamond Exhibit" and measures approx. 4" x 6".

1933 Century Of Progress, Beaver College $17.00

 

1933 Century Of Progress, Wonders Of Sim $10.00

 

Wilson & Company Brochure (1933 Century $9.45

 

Diamond Exhibit Brochure (Chicago World' $7.00




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