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| | | Eglit's 1893 Columbian medals book, "The Medallic History of Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exposition of 1893". This is a paper cover book that contains descriptions of 596 medals with variations along with black and white pictures of some. The 143 pages include an index in the back. This is the original authoritative publication on Columbian Medals. Size: 5 1/4" wide by 7 3/4" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 20 |
| | | Bomar's 1986 "Postal Markings of United States Expositions". 206 pages of Postal Markings from all the US expositions from 1853 to 1984 with a cataloging system, descriptions and pictures of the postmarks, covers and more. William J. Bomar was the leading authority on US Postmarks. An important reference book. Size: 7 1/4" wide by 10 1/4" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 20 * |
| | | Hardcover Book, "Building of the World Expositions" © 1985 translated from German. This book goes into great detail regarding the construction of pavilions for World's Fairs from 1851-1970. For the early fairs it discuses the creative structures and engineering designs that were built to create the huge spaces for the expositions. Once the book gets to the 20th century, the discussion turns to the changing of the architecture as displayed in the fairs. There is a lengthy discussion of the 1933 fair, but little mention of the 1939 New York fair (he ignored the T&P completely). The book is filled with design drawings and pictures of the exposition buildings. The author talks about the architects and likes to discuss art work that was displayed at the fairs. 214 pages plus a "Chronological Table" of the expositions (as he sees it), a bibliography of notes and index making for a total of 224 pages. Size: 9 5/8" wide by 10 7/8" high. Condition. The book is Excellent with small tears at the bottom of 2 pages. The dust cover is Good. It has tears at the top and the original plastic coating is almost all gone. | |
| $ 7 * |
| | | Hard Cover Book, "The World's Columbian Exposition" by "Norman Bolotin & Christine Laing". This 158 page book along with an addition 4 page index in the back contains 4 main chapters "Planning and Building the World's Columbian Exposition", "A Grand Tour of the White City", "The Exhibits and Attractions" and "A Week at the Fair". The story walks you through the fairgrounds describing what one would see along the way. It is filled with photographs on almost every page. Some of the photographs are ones that most collectors have never seen. The information is authoritative and you can tell that Norm did extensive research in writing this book. A most enjoyable read for any World's Fair enthusiast. I highly recommend it. Size: 8 3/4" wide by 11 1/4" high. Condition: Near Mint, except that the dust cover has a missing piece at the top. | |
| $ 12 * |
| | | "Columbian World's Fair Collectibles", by Rossen and Kaduck. This is the first edition published in 1976 and contains pictures, descriptions and prices (1976 prices). I use this reference book in some of my listings. 148 pages including an index in the back. An Excellent Reference book. Size: 8 1/2" wide by 11" high. Condition: Very Fine, some wear to the spine and corners. | |
| $ 12 * |
| | | "1994 WFCS Directory" of members published by the "World's Fair Collector's Society, Inc." by "Michael R. Pender", "Editor". There are 17 pages of names and addresses of the members of the WFCS, a club for World's Fair Collectors. Size: 8 1/2" wide by 11" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 5 * |
| | | Small Water Color Painting of the Fine Arts Palace in San Francisco painted in 2009 by John Tunui (I think that is the signature). Size: 6 1/16" wide by 4 1/8" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 4 |
| | | A Magazine from the Token and Medal Society containing a 22 page comprehensive article on the "California Midwinter International Exposition" medals including loads of pictures and descriptions. At the end are references for those who want to do additional research. This issue of "TAMS Journal" was October 2009. Size: 8 1/2" wide by 11" high. Condition: Near Mint. | |
| $ 8 * |
| | | Photocopy of 5 page booklet, "1876 Philadelphia International Exhibition" "Italian Wines and Vermouth Emporium". Size: 6 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" high. Condition: Excellent. | |
| $ 1 * |