Great lot of World's Fair items from the 1939-1940 New York fair. Lot consists of:
- Original Book of Views with original mailing envelope; 48 pages of stunning pictures and historical memorabilia. It takes you on a journey through the fair's theme of "Building the World of Tomorrow" and highlights its various exhibits, including the iconic Trylon and Perisphere.
- Official Guide Book (First Edition); missing back cover; offers a glimpse into the theme of World's Fairs and showcases the architectural and cultural significance of the event held in the United States.
- Rare Century of Progress Sewing Kit; Not complete; Measures 4 3/4" x 6 1/2" closed.
- 1939 World's Fair min photos; Official photographs taken by Underwood & Underwood; This set contains 10 different sites including monuments, government buildings, and points of interest at the fair.
Occasionally, we're lucky enough to acquire items from pristine, dust free, meticulously maintained environments, but more often than not our items come out of barns, garages, and storage facilities where they've been sitting untouched for years. While we do make an effort to perform basic surface cleaning and dust removal, it's always possible that you'll encounter a little dust or dirt we missed, especially in nooks and crannies.
We do our best to accurately describe our items. We do not use stock or internet photos. What you see in the photos is exactly what you'll receive. All of the items we sell are antique/vintage used condition and it would be extremely time consuming to detail every little blemish, therefore we only list clear condition issues that may affect how an item functions. Light soiling, dust, old age toning, dents, paint loss could be present along with other wear consistent with age. Please view all the photos carefully as they are intended to be part of the description and as such NO Refunds or Partial Refunds will be issued for conditions present in photos. More photos are always available upon request. We encourage you to ask questions, and will typically respond within 24 hours. Our shipping fees reflect actual cost plus a small handling fee to help offset the cost of packing materials.
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