A Collection of World's Fair Souvenirs circa 1892-1939

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A Collection of World's Fair Souvenirs circa 1892-1939 Items from the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago include Hubert Howe Bancroft's The Book of the Fair, Columbian Edition (Section One, No. 210), a framed Arlington Mills weaving of Columbus Sighting America, a set of six calling cards depicting various fair buildings, a pamphlet of The World's Fair Games and Puzzles, and a Rand McNally Co. folding map of the fairgrounds; from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, a damask handkerchief of the Temple of Music and a viewbook printed by Albertype Co.; from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, an 'Arcturus' pattern handkerchief; from the 1939 New York World's Fair, a Belgian tapestry depicting the fairgrounds, a charm bracelet, a letter opener, and a set of railroad postcards; together with a bamboo-handled American flag parasol. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Collection of World's Fair Souvenirs circa 1892-1939

Lot 0327

Estimate $600-$800

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Marlborough, MA, United States

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Current Bid - 2 bids

$800

Marlborough, MA

Bonhams

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Current Bid - 1 bid

$400

Marlborough, MA

Bonhams

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Current Bid - 3 bids

$1,500

Marlborough, MA

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$100

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Current Bid - 1 bid

$100

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$100

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Four Undated Conestoga Wagon Jacks, America, early 19th century,: Four Undated Conestoga Wagon Jacks, America, early 19th century, each with a rectangular wood body fitted with iron straps and plates, a ratcheting mechanism, crank handle, and lifting arm, one with

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$100

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$400

Marlborough, MA

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$100

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$10

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Eight Hand-Colored Wood Engravings of Historical American Scenes United States, late 19th century: Eight Hand-Colored Wood Engravings of Historical American Scenes United States, late 19th century Group of loose plates from The New World: Embracing American History (1856), The Illustrated Life of

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$100

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Group of Calligraphic Drawings and Small Works on Paper United States, late 19th century: Group of Calligraphic Drawings and Small Works on Paper United States, late 19th century Assembled group includes three Spencerian bird drawings signed 'Arnold Smith' and one depicting a lion; one

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Current Bid - 2 bids

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$10

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