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Chicago 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair Paper Collectibles


Souvenirs of the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago. Click on thumbnails for enlarged images.


Official Guide Book of the Fair. Printing with one page bound in map. Some discoloration of cover, previous owner's name in ink on cover. (Stock number 003wf0212a) $40.00

Official Book of the Fair - An Introduction to A Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, June 1 - November 1 1933. 2nd edition. 104 pages. 6" x 9.5" Cover stained, creased, spine split. (Stock number 003wf33-0326DH) $40.00

Souvenir of a Century of Progress International Exposition. 32 page booklet with color prints of Fair attractions. 8.25" x 6" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DQ) $40.00

Chicago World's Fair 1933 - 25 Actual Photographs. 3" x 2" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DN) $65.00

The Chicagoan World's Fair Book A Century of Progress Exposition 1833-1933. A complete History of A Century of Progress International Exposition in Word and Picture. A comprehensive Guide to Chicago. Published by The Chicagoan Publishing Company, 1933. 9.75" x 14.25" Unpaginated. Spine is partially split, cover edges are rubbed with some nicks and nibbles. Interior is fine. Also contains many fascinating ads. (Stock number 003wf33-0722A) $50.00

A Century of Progress in American Song - The New American Songbook by Marx & Anne Oberndorfer. 160 page book with 150+ songs. The book includes songs of Native American origin (Indian, Negro, Creole, Cowboy), Earliest Days in America, Songs of Washington's Time and Patriotic Songs, Songs of the early 19th century including sea chanteys, pioneer and mountaineer songs, Civil War Days, songs of sentiment, Stephen Foster, Patriotic, Songs of the (18)70's and (18)80's, College songs, songs from other lands and favorite hymns. 6" x 8.75" Owner's name in ink on cover, spine separating. (Stock number 003wf0115g) $50.00

A Century of Progress - Greetings from the Fair. A novelty letter printed on toilet paper made to look like a handwritten letter. It describes some of the sights of the fair complete with charming line drawings. Comes with original envelope that was postmarked at the fair. (Stock number 003wf0115h) $35.00

Electricity at Work - A Century of Progress International Exposition. Portraying the Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Utilization of Electricity. The Exhibit of The Electric Light and Power Industry at A Century of Progress Exposition Chicago 1933. 32 page booklet with color foldout centerfold. 11" x 8.5" Water damp. Soiled back cover. (Stock number 003wf0115m) $35.00

A Century of Progress Souvenir - Religious Booklets. The Chicago Bible Society. (7) Revelation, Timothy to Hebrews, Galatians to Thessalonians, James to Jude, I and II Corinthians, The Acts of the Apostles, Romans. Each 3" x 4.5" Excellent condition. (Stock number 003wf0110cb) $45.00

16 Miniature Souvenir Views - Century of Progress - 1833 - Chicago -1933 Series 1. Subjects included are: (3) Administration Building, (3) Hall of Science, Court of States, General Exhibits Group, The Lincoln Group, Travel Building, Electrical Group by Night, Hall of States & Federal Building, Golden Temple of Jehol, Oriental Village, Three Fluted Towers Around Dome of Federal Building, Enchanted Island. Images are identical to 16 of the R30 - Chicago 1933 World's Fair - Blatz Gum Card Set images. 3" x 2.5" Fine Owner's name in ink on back. (Stock number 003wf0115s) $100.00

Cleanliness Thru the Ages - Old Dutch Cleanser - 1933 A Century of Progress. 32 pages 6" x 9" Name of original owner in ink on title page. (Stock number 003wf33-0326DA) $25.00

Seeing Chicago and the World's Fair - The Gray Line - The Official World's Fair Sight-Seeing Company - Free Map and Guide. Fold out map. 4" x 9" Small nibble on corner. (Stock number 003wf33-0326DB) $15.00

Diet - Dentistry - Dentifrice. Souvenir of the Three "D" Oral Educational Exhibit, Chicago, 1933, Century of Progress Exposition. (The Iodent Company, Detroit) 14 pages. 5.25" x 6.75" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DC) $20.00

The Royal Scot, London Midland & Scottish Railway of Great Britain. Visit of the Train to the North American Continent and the Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, 1933. Foldout. 5.5" x 8.5" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DD) $20.00

The 57 at the fair. The Agricultural Building - A Century of Progress Exposition, in which is found the Exhibit of Heinz 57 Varieties. Foldout. 3.75" x 8.75" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DE) $20.00

The Making of a Motor Car. Souvenir Guide Book to the Chevrolet-Fisher Manufacturing Exhibit General Motors Building - A Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, 1933. Foldout. 5.5" x 8.5" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DF) $20.00

Florida at the World's Fair - Florida in the court of the states. Exhibit Units beginning at the right on entrance. A Century of Progress. 4 page foldout. 8" x 9" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DG) $15.00

A Souvenir of the famous painting "The Doctor" by Sir Luke Fildes, R. A. impressively emphasizes the ideal relationship between physician and patient - "The Human Touch." This tribute to the medical profession is portrayed in the life-size, life-like new art for of "sculpticolor" at the Petrolagar Exhibit Hall of Science - A Century of Progress, Chicago, 1933. Petrolagar - the Emulsion for Constipation. 4 page booklet. 6" x 4" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DJ) $15.00

Century of Progress Coach Tour - Issued by Erie Railroad Co. Empty ticket jacket. 4" x 2.5" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DK) $10.00

Admission Ticket - A Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago 1933. Empty ticket jacket. 4" x 2.25" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DL) $20.00

Admission Ticket - A Souvenir of A Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago 1934. 3.5" x 2.25" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DM) $20.00

A Few "Hip-Tips" Hoo-Ray's from Century of Progress "World's Fair" 1933 - "written during a moment of exhilaration." Printed and typed "letters" from the fair. 5" x 5" (Stock number 003wf33-0326DP) $25.00

Chicago and A Century of Progress. Chicago: Educational Advertising Institute, 1933. Not paginated. Published to coincide with the 1933 Century of Progress, this book provides a wealth of information about the City of Chicago. It is profusely illustrated with photographs of all aspects of the city; cultural, religious, educational, and of course as a commercial center. Unfortunately the book is in lesser condition than we would like. The gold front cover is bent, the spine is rubbed and two plates have been cut. Still a worthwhile volume. (Stock number 003wf33-0715a) $20.00

Popular Mechanics Magazine June 1934. Special World's Fair Section in Color. (Stock number 003wf0501mf) $35.00

100 Years of Progress in Modern Railroading - Pennsylvania Railroad 1833-1933. 5 section fold-out brochure. (Stock number 003wf0501mh) $25.00

Sparks from The Milwaukee Road Electrification Exhibit - A Century of Progress Chicago May 27-Nov. 1, 1933. 5 section fold-out brochure. (Stock number 003wf0501mj) $25.00

Handwriting Character Analysis by Lorne A. Milne, Graphologist - Souvenir of Century of Progress Exposition Chicago, 1933. A fairgoer submitted a handwriting sample and received a five page analysis nof his/her character. 5.25" x 3" (Stock number 003wf0501mk) $30.00

Official Pictures Chicago: Rueben H. Donnelly. Unpaged collection of b/w photos. Fine condition. Approx. 7" x 10" (Stock number 003wf0501mn) $35.00

Century of Progress 1934 Certificate of Attendance on Closing Day, October 31, 1934. 5.25" x 3" Very good condition. Notation on back in ink. (Stock number 003wf0219h) $25.00

A Century of Progress 1934 Blotter - Souvenir of the Paul Revere House - Colonial Village. Compliments of Revere Copper and Brass Inc. which dates back to America's First Copper Rolling Mill Founded by Paul Revere - Canton, Mass. 1802. 6.25" x 2.5" Small fold lower left corner. (Stock number 003wf0501mr) $20.00

Century of Progress Tour - 4 Days in Chicago Tour Coupon book with one remaining coupon. 5.75" x 3" (Stock number 003wf0501mp) $20.00

Century of Progress Chicago Surface Lines Transfer (Jun 16). 6.25" x 2.25" Very good condition. (Stock number 003wf0219h) $25.00

Start Right When You Build Details Determine the Product from A Century of Progress 1934. Die-cut foldout Century of Progress Deluxe Masonite Trailer.Click to view inside.. Really nice condition. (Stock number 003wf1010ca) $22.00

Just A Motion Picture of Me from A Century of Progress 1934. Novelty photograph - her eyes appear to move. Really nice condition. (Stock number 003wf0624ez) $50.00

How Firestone High Speed Tires are Made. The Firestone Factory and Exhibition Building. A Century of Progress Chicago 1934. 36 pages. Fine (Stock number 003wf1010ce) $30.00

Armour Building A Century of Progress 1934. Meat Selection, Preparation and many ways to serve. . Sixty-four page booklet . Fine condition. (Stock number 003wf1010cd) $20.00

Veribrite Porcelain Enameled One Piece Sink Tops from A Century of Progress 1934 A & P Carnival Pavilion. Four page foldout. Folded in center. (Stock number 003wf1010cb) $18.00

Century of Progress Views - Rotogravure Pictures published by the Chicago Daily Times. Sunday newspaper section. 12 pages. 11.5" x 16". Very fragile. Paper is split at the folds. (Stock number 003wf0219m) $15.00

Masonite. A Souvenir of the 1934 World's Fair. 12 pages. Some folds. (Stock number 003wf0323cc) $20.00 SOLD

Earth Oil by Gustav Egloff. A Century of Progress Series Book. NY: The Century Co. 1933. 158 pages. Ex-Library Book. Very Good Condition. (Stock number 003wf0625mo) $50.00

Ten Years of Italian Progress. 32 page brochure touting the accomplishments of Fascist Italy. 5.75" x 7.75" Excellent condition. (Stock number 003wf0625mk) $25.00

A Century of Progress Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture - June 1 to November 1, 1933. A cross section of great world art was displayed at the Exposition. El Greco, Botticelli, Goya, Rembrandt, Degas, Monet, Daumier, Van Gogh, Rousseau, Stuart, Whistler, Wood, Epstein, Zorach, Lehmbruck and many others were loaned for the occasion. Text and black & white plates. Paper loss on spine. Inside very nice. (Stock number 003wf0219d) $30.00

A Century of Progress Exhibition of Prints - June 1 to November 1, 1933. A cross section of great world art was displayed at the Exposition. Altdorfer, Bellows, Bone, Brescia. Cameron. Degas, Daumier, Delacroix, Durer, Duvet, Forain, Holbein, Pennell, Rembrandt, Van Dyck. Zorn. Many others. Text and black & white plates. Minor paper loss on spine. Inside very nice. (Stock number 003wf0718be) $30.00

A Century of Progress Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture - June 1 to November 1, 1934. A cross section of great world art was displayed at the Exposition. El Greco, Botticelli, Goya, Rembrandt, Degas, Monet, Daumier, Van Gogh, Rousseau, Stuart, Whistler, Wood, Epstein, Zorach, Lehmbruck and many others were loaned for the occasion. Text and black & white plates. Paper loss on spine. Inside very nice. (Stock number 003wf0311a) $30.00

Box from Canadian Club Straight Whiskey bottled by Hiram Walker at the Century of Progress. Box also contains a small folder "Hiram Walker at the Century of Progress." Fair logo on top and bottom flaps. One of the side flaps on the box is missing, box slightly crushed. Wonderful graphics. 2.25" x 3.75" x 1" (Stock number 003wf0625mp) $20.00

Century of Progress Envelope. Back flap on envelope has an attractive picture and reads "Chicago Welcomes You 1933." Front blank. 7.5" x 4" Very good condition. (Stock number 003wf0625mq) $12.00

A Remembrance of the Famous Painting "The Doctor" by Sir Luke Fildes, R.A. Shown at A Century of Progress Chicago 1933-4. 3 section foldout. Petrolagar for Constipation. Fine (Stock number 003wf1010cf) $15.00

Wings of A Century. The Romance of Transportation. 12 page large format souvenir program. Some edge creases and tears. (Stock number 003wf0323ce) $22.00

Old Dutch Cleanser. Cleanliness Thru The Ages. 29 pages. Presentation frontispiece with fair logo to original owner. Original mailing envelope with fair logo. (Stock number 003wf0403np) $30.00

New World's Fair Art Exhibition for 1934. The Art Institute of Chicago. Official Exhibition of a Century of Progress. 6 pg. foldout. 3 7/8" x 9". Slightly faded (Stock number 003wf905ac) $10.00

The Romance of Exploration and Emergency First Aid from Stanley to Byrd. Chicago Century of Progress Exposition 1934. Burroughs, Wellcome and Co. 160 pg. hardcover which relates to the Burrough's Wellcome Exhibit in the Science Building. Approx. 5" x 8". Some water damage to cover. Interior is clean. Quite a scarce item. (Stock number 003wf825h) $55.00

How Firestone High Speed Tires are Made. The Firestone Factory and Exhibition Building. A Century of Progress Chicago 1934. 32 pages. Possible dampness. 5" x 8" (Stock number 003wf0219c) $25.00

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