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Official Guide Book 1939 New York World's Fair Hardcover. 200 pages. Hard to find hardcover version of guide book is a nice clean copy. (Stock number 003wf39-0326WA) $45.00

Official Guide. New York World's Fair/ The World of Tomorrow. First Edition. 1939. Creases, cover starting to detach. etc. (Stock number 003wf0101a) $35.00

Views of the New York World's Fair. Wonderful 32 page booklet with color painted images of buildings, attractions and sculpture situated at the fair. Includes a picture of the Parachute Jump, later moved to Coney Island. 11.5" x 8.5" Very good. Gouges in front and back cover, small hole in front cover. Nice textured Trylon and Perisphere on front and back covers. Very good. (Stock number 003wf1101c) $40.00

Book of Nations. New York World's Fair. Compiled and Edited by William Bernbach and Herman Jaffee. Book and Maps Designed by Clarence Pearson Hornung. Auspices of Foreign Government Commissioners. Published by Winkler & Kelmans. 1939.189 page hardbound book. Some edge rubbing. Rubs and edge tears on dust jacket (Stock number 003wf0130aa) $50.00

New York The World's Fair City. 160 new, dramatic photographs of "New York at Work and at Play" by leading American photographers. Introduction by Grover A. Whalen. Hardcover. Rubbed edges and spine otherwise fine. 8.5" x 10" (Stock number 003wf0501zb) $50.00

New York World's Fair 1939 Coca-Cola Bottle Coaster. The Trylon & Perisphere piece was to fit into a slot (still intact) on the coaster to create this charming piece of pure Americana. T&P measures 4.5" tall. Coke coaster is 4.5" in diameter. Excellent condition. (Stock number 003wf0417aa) $30.00

Building the World of Tomorrow - New York The World's Fair 1939 Incorporated Has Hereby Appointed "G. Wise Westcott" Ambassador of Good Will. 15.5" x 12" Fine. (Stock number 003wf0417ww) $40.00

New York World's Fair 1940 Actual Photos 10 for 25 cents in original box. 3.75" x 3" Box shows some wear, photos are fine. (Stock number 003wf0501zd) $40.00

New Hampshire Troubadour World's Fair Edition 1939. 96 page booklet extolling the virtues of New Hampshire prepared especially for the World's Fair. 4.5" x 6" Fine. (Stock number 003wf0501zf) $20.00

The Brazilian Historical Stamp Album Compliments of the Brazilian Representation at New York World's Fair 1939. 12 page stamp album (no stamps). 7.25" x 5" Folds. (Stock number 003wf0501zg) $20.00

Shell Map of New York World's Fair with Pictorial Road Map of Metropolitan New York. 1939. 4" x 9" VG-Fine (Stock number 003wf0501zj) $30.00

New York World's Fair Postcard Fold-out. Nine double-sided cards of the major attractions. Fine (Stock number 003wf0501zk) $25.00

Pageant of The States by Dr. Ernest Sutherland Bates & Sr. Herman S. Schiff. Published by Random House of New York. Officially a[[roved by the New York World's Fair 1939. This impressive book presents the States one-by-one with a brief history and acknowledgment of its more illustrious citizens. A full color map shows agricultural and mining products. Small pictures depict noted landmarks and natural attractions. The States are listed in the order in which they were admitted to the Union. 12" x 9.25" Click to see sample page 9.25" x 6.5" Corners, edges and spine rubbed. Interior clean and crisp. (Stock number 003wf0505f) $65.00

Chrysler Motors 5 Star Show at the New York World's Fair 1940. Foldout brochure with cut-outs of stars highlighting the Talking Plymouth, the Bamboo Grove, the Frozen Forest, the Rocket Port and 3-Dimensional Movies. Stained, some tears on the stars inside, still a hard to find interesting piece. 3.75" x 8.75" (Stock number 003wf0408Ix) $28.00

Metropolitan New York Routes to World's Fair 1939. 4 Minute Crossings - Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing. Also includes list of National Fete Days and State Fete Days. Published by the Port of New York Authority. Lightly soiled and rubbed. 4" x 9" (Stock number 003wf0408Jx) $22.00

New York Central/Boston and Albany Timetable - Effective September 24, 1939. Corners weak and folded, edge rubbing. 4" x 9" (Stock number 003wf0408Hx) $25.00

Go New York Central to the Two Great Expositions of 1940 - New York World's Fair and Golden Gate International Exposition - San Francisco. Envelope for train ticket. 6" x 3.5" (Stock number 003wf0408Kx) $15.00

Map of the World's Fair of 1940 in New York and Transportation Around the Grounds. Preview the Fair by Greyhound. Map of fairgrounds and descriptions of five sightseeing tours of the fair by loungecar, boat, or bus. Lightly rubbed and soiled. 3 x 5" (Stock number 003wf0703ad) $15.00

Building the Railroad A New York World's Fair 1939-1940 Exhibit sponsored by the Railway Supply Industries - an association comprising several hundred companies that furnish the raw materials, supplies, and equipment used by American Railroads. 38 page booklet. 7.5" x 5.25" (Stock number 003wf0408Gx) $30.00

See The New York World's Fair. . . in Pictures. 60 page spiral bound booklet contains black and white photographs of the Industrial, International, State and Governmental Buildings as well as Entertainment and Spectacles. Click to see centerfold 9.25" x 6.5" Paper loss and creases on covers, edges rubbed. (Stock number 003wf0505d) $40.00

The New York 1939 Official World's Fair Pictorial Map Created by Tony Sarg. Published by Tony Sarg Publications, 1939. 11" x 11.5" Map has been folded and there is wear along fold lines. (Stock number 003wf0922a) $35.00

Railroads on Parade. 1939 16 page souvenir program with insert of "Bill of the Play - A Pageant-Drama of Transport." 9.75" x 12.75". Rubbed spine, has been folded in center vertically. (Stock number 003wf0130c) $45.00

Railroads at the New York World's Fair 1939. 12pg foldout/ Color illus. (Stock number 003wf0501zm) $25.00

Kodak World's Fair 1940 Daytime: Black and White, Kodachrome - Stills and Movies. Night:: Black and White, Kodachrome - Stills and Movies. Guide to shutter speeds, f stops and suggestions for subjects. 4" x 5.75". 4 page foldout. (Stock number 003wf39-0326WD) $20.00

The Metropolitan Host - Welcome Visitors to the New York World's Fair of 1939. Week Beginning Sept. 16, 1939. New York Guide to Theatre, Art, Sports, Movies, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Music, Shops, Sight-seeing, Churches. 25 page booklet with color foldout map, directions to the Fair and article on "Maison Coty." (Stock number 003wf0408Ex) $30.00

New York and the World's Fair in 1939. Greetings from Hotel Times Square - Hotel Breslin. Edited by Dreier Hotels - New York. 6.5" x 9.75". 34 pages. Small tear back cover. Condition Fine (Stock number 003wf0215a) $28.00

Scot Tissue Towels - Individual, Soft, Absorbent, Sanitary - New York World's Fair 1939 Incorporated. Cellophane envelope that held 2 paper towels; cost, one cent. 10.5" x 4.25" Several folds. (Stock number 003wf0922c) $15.00

New York World's Fair Submarine Cable Industry - A Brief Account of the Industry. Four page brochure. 8.5" x 11" Several folds. (Stock number 003wf0922d) $25.00

The Pullman Company of Chicago Entry Blank It offered a chance to win free trips to the World's Fair plus spending money by naming a new Pullman car. One page form. 3.5" x 7.25" A fold and creases. (Stock number 003wf0922e) $15.00

Inkograph Pencil Pointed Fountain Pen Visitors were encouraged to test an Inkograph at the Communications Bldg. at the New York World's Fair. 3" x 6" one page flyer. (Stock number 003wf0922g) $15.00

American Jubilee. New York World's Fair 1940. 24 pages Souvenir program. Approx. 9 x 12". Cover folded two times. (Stock number 003wf1230a) $25.00

Massachusetts - The Best of the Old with the Zest of the New - Only a few hours from the New York World's Fair. 6 page fold-out brochure encourages fair goers to make a side trip to Massachusetts to enjoy the recreational, historical and educational attractions of the Bay State. Tourist map on the fully opened pamphlet. 4" x 8.5" Corner fold, otherwise very nice condition. (Stock number 003wf0505b) $30.00

Going to the Fair. A Preview of the New York World's Fair 1939. Together with what you should look for and what you should see in the City of New York. Published in Cooperation with the New York World's Fair 1939 by the Sundial Press. 96 pages. Some nicks to dust jacket. (Stock number 003wf0625hb) $50.00

The Highway Traveler - June - July, 1940 Bimonthly publication of the Greyhound Management Company designed to "promote interest in travel through description of the scenic attractions and sections of the North American continent." The June - July, 1940 issue highlighted the New York World's Fair and the San Francisco World's Fair in separate 6 page articles that included numerous photographs. Excellent condition. (Stock number 003wf0417g) $20.00

Man and His Health. New York World's Fair 1939. A guide to Medical and Public Health Exhibits. 96 pages. Some edge rubbing. (Stock number 003wf0625hc) $50.00

American Voices 1939. The World's Fairs Edition. Edited by Marget Nelson. NY: Avon House Publishers. 868 pages of Poetry with short artist bios. Inscribed to Mamma and PaPa from Lucille on the Flyleaf. (Lucille M. Toothaker is one of the poets). (Stock number 003wf0625hf) $50.00

Railroads on Parade New York World's Fair - 1939. 4 page brochure describing the spectacle and pageant. Approx. 8.5" x 11.5" Soiled, small tears. (Stock number 003wfb29) $16.00

Sunoco Road Map Northeastern United States - World's Fair Edition also Metropolitan New York City and Long Island. 25" x 25" Open, 3.75" x 7" Closed. Slightly soiled. (Stock number 003wf0624wc) $25.00

World's Fair 1939 Road Map Mobilgas Socony-Vacuum Oil Company. Excellent condition (Stock number 003wf1015h) $30.00

Royal Liverpool Insurance Groups. NYWF map . Foldout map includes maps of the fair, autoroutes, subway and shopping district street, map. Approx. 4" x 8" (Stock number 003wf0315h) $20.00

Great American Group of Insurance Companies, New York. Fold out Map of the World's Fair of 1940. Fine. (Stock number 003wf1101d) $20.00

The Fastest Route Between World's Fair New York and Washington DC. Ferry brochure. 16pg foldout with map in center. 4" x 9". Some penciled directions on back panel otherwise Fine (Stock number 003wf823a) $18.00

Around the Grounds by Greyhound Bus and Boat. New York World's Fair. Foldout map. Approx. 2.5 x 4.5" when folded. Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf0121q) $19.00

Young Henry Ford went to the Fair. Foldout with New Yorker Map of the Fair in center. Approx. 8.75 x 12" Stained, water damp. Good Condition. (Stock number 003wf0121w) $18.00

A Sightseer's Map of Manhattan Pictorially illustrated to show Principal Restaurants, Hotels, Night Clubs, Shops, Churches, Museums, etc. And auto and subway routes to New York World's Fair 1939. Presented by Ask Mr. Foster The Nationwide Travel Service. 4.5" x 7.25" (Stock number 003wf0408Fx) $25.00

Pullman Exhibit 1939 World's Fair. 16 page booklet with illustrations of various models of Pullman Railroad Car. 10 1/4" x 7" (Stock number 003wf0423a) $35.00

The Pullman Company Exhibit. The World's Fair of 1940 in New York. 16pg booklet. Very Good-Fine (Stock number 003wf0408BZ) $35.00

Railroads at the New York World's Fair. 1940. 12 page foldout. Great train pictures, Fair map. Fine (003wf0408Cx) $18.00

Y.M.C.A. 6 page foldout with map.. Approx. 6" x 9" Folded vertically in center otherwise Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf0121z) $15.00

National Pressure Cooker Company Eau Claire, Wisconsin presents Cooking in a world of Tomorrow - New World's Fair 1939. Foldout brochure. 3.25" x 6" Fine condition. (Stock number 003wf0624wd) $15.00

National Championship for Barber Shop Quartets. World's Fair of 1940 in New York, July 22-26. Sponsored by The Society of the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. (SPEBSQSA) 16 pages. Staple damage upper right corner. (Stock number 003wf618d) $26.00

Terrace Club. Napkin. 4.5 x 4.5". Date written on napkin. Damage upper left corner (Stock number 003wf618e) $12.00

Invitation to "Fighting Infantile Paralysis Exhibit. 1940. 5.5" x 4" invitation to March of Dimes Polio Exhibit. Staple at upper left. (Stock number 003wf618f) $15.00

Guest Card. National Advisory Committees Building. New York World's Fair 1939. 3" x 5". Directions on reverse. Staple holes upper right. (Stock number 003wf618g) $15.00

A Bag Full of New York World's Fair Pictures to Color. Whitman Publishing. Some water damage. Never colored. Approx. 9.5 x 15". (Stock number 003wf0324eb) $50.00

Sealtest Kitchen Recipes. World's Fair Edition. 96 pages. Some cover soil. Cover beginning to separate. (Stock number 003wf0324ec) $25.00

The World's Fair of 1940 in New York. For Peace and Freedom. Souvenir Press. Press pass good only Oct. 27, 1940. 4" x 2.25" Some paper loss on back. (Stock number 003wf1216a) $12.00

See New York and the World's Fair. Published and edited by John Ware Kelsey. 64 pages. Approx. 5 x 7". (Stock number 003wf0624ec) $20.00

New York World's Fair Needle Book. The needle threader and most of the needles are still in the book. 3.75" x 7". Rubbed, torn, and creased. (Stock number 003wf957) $25.00

The Modern Method of Home heating. Link-Belt Automatic Coal Stoker. Folder. (Stock number 003wf0624em) $15.00

New World's Fair Gas Ranges. Philgas Glenwood Cooking Service. 8 section foldout. Stove catalog. (Stock number 003wf0624en) $22.00

Rip Discovers Radio. 16 page giveaway from the Fair. Includes photos of first TV broadcast from the fair. (Stock number 003wf1015e) $22.00

121 Tested Recipes by Mary Mason. "The 'Junket' Folks". Junket sticker at bottom of cover. 31 pages. Paper loss upper right of cover. (Stock number 003wf0624ep) $20.00

A Souvenir from Kraft. Envelope containing three booklets - Salads and Snacks with Miracle Whip Salad Dressing and Kraft Mayonnaise. New Delicacies with Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese. The American way of progress. (Stock number 003wf1015f) $25.00

So you think you've seen the Fair. 4 page quiz. Fine. (Stock number 003wf1015n) $12.00

So you think you've seen the Fair. Series III. 4 page quiz. Fine. (Stock number 003wf1101c) $12.00

Bell Telephone Exhibit. Hearing Test Using Musical Tones. This is the booklet for taking the hearing test. 4 pages. (Stock number 003wf1015r) $15.00

The New Haven Railroad. Low Fare Coach Specials to New York. 4 pages. Some nicks and tears. (Stock number 003wf1015s) $15.00

New York, The World's Fair City. Garden City Publishing. 160 new, dramatic photographs of "New York at Work and at Play" by leading American photographers. Introduction by Grover A. Whalen. Hardback. Fine with torn and discolored dust jacket. (003wf0824g) $30.00

Northwestern Yeast Company. The art of Making Bread at Home. 20 page cookbook with NYWF cover. Approx. 4 2/4" x 7 1/2". Small stain on front cover otherwise crisp. (Stock number 003wf0703aa) $22.00

MacFadden Exhibit. MacFadden magazines, Includes cast list for Liberty Magazine presents "I'll Tell the World" 8 pg. approx. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". Condition VG nibble at upper left corner and some edge nicks. (Stock number 003wf0703ab) $20.00

Album of the World's Fair Pictures. Krug's Bakery Products Premium. Approx. 6" x 9" 24 pages with pasted in color illustrations of the fair. Cover separating at spine. Click for an interior view. (Stock number 003wf0703ac) $35.00

New York Institute for the Education of The Blind. The Teaching of Typing. 4 page NYWF giveaway with World's Fair Posters in the b/w photos. Center fold. (Stock number 003wf0703af) $12.00

1939 New York World's Fair College Admission Ticket, Folds to 2.5" x 4". Still has 8 of the 20 admission coupons. (Stock number 003wf0403rb) $50.00

A Group of Eight Amateur Photographs of the 1939 New York World's Fair. 4.5 x 2.75". Fine condition. (Stock number 003wf699) $80.00

New York World's Fair Views 18 Selected Postcards. Gas Exhibit Building, Medicine and Public Health, Science and Education; Federal Area, Bridge of Tomorrow, Bridge of Wings, Hall of Fashion, Business Systems and Insurance Building - Rose Court, NY State Exhibit Building and Fountain Lake Amphitheatre. Westinghouse Electric Building, Food Building Number 3, Glass Center Building, Corona Gate North, The Borden Company Exhibit and Rotolactor, Daily Attendance Cash Register, Lagoon of Nations and International Area, Aviation Building, Dupont Exhibit Building. Jewish Palestine Pavilion. (Stock number 003wf0210ex) $60.00

Canada 1939 New York World's Fair Edition. The Official Handbook of Present Conditions and Recent Progress. Includes fold out color map. Published by the Department of Trade and Commerce. 176 pages. Small amount of paper loss on spine otherwise fine condition. (Stock number 003wf0625na) $30.00

Canada. Published by the Department of Trade and Commerce for the 1940 NY World's Fair. 32 pages. Nice condition. (Stock number 003wf722) $15.00

Forward March of America. An Exhibit of the Electric Utility Industry at the World's Fair. 20 pgs. 6 1/4 x 8" booklet. Some cover creases. (Stock number 003wf0512bs) $20.00

New York Past and Present. Its History and Landmarks 1524-1939. Compiled from Original Sources for the New York Historical Society on the occasion of the New York World's Fair 1939, By I.N. Stokes. 95 pages. Some Waterstaining. Areas of image loss on front and back covers. (Stock number 003wf0403nd) $30.00

The Coronation Scot on Exhibition at the New York World's Fair 1940. London Midland & Scottish Railway. 8 section foldout. (Stock number 003wf0403ne) $18.00

New York World's Fair Real Photo Postcards. Set of 12 Official Photographs by Underwood and Underwood. Subjects include: The Perisphere. Looking Down Constitution Mall. Netherlands Building at Night. Foreign Exhibit Building - Lagoon of Nations. French Pavilion. Belgium Exhibits Building. Night Scene at Lagoon of Nations. British Pavilion. Polish Building and Tower. Japanese Building. The 700 ft. Trylon towers to the clouds. USSR Building. Cards are in fine condition. Box shows wear. (Stock number 003wf675) $75.00

Program of Entertainment, Metropolitan Life Exhibit 1940 New York World's Fair. From May 12th to June 2nd. Approx. 5.5 x 8.5" Fine Condition(Stock number 003wf0121u) $15.00

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Gas Bill with Visit Gas Wonderland Ad. Soiled tears, flap adheres to inserted notice.(Stock number 003wf701) $10.00

Seeing New York and the World's Fair The Gray Line Tour brochure. 16 pages(Stock number 003wf702) $15.00

Lighting the Way To Health. Metropolitan Life Insurance Brochure distributed at the fair - notice on inner front cover. (Stock number 003wf703) $12.00

Why The National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis? 15 page booklet given out at the fair. T&P on rear cover.. Approx. 4.5" x 6" Fine Condition(Stock number 003wf0121x) $12.00

Where to Go and What to See in New York and at the World's Fair. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. 116 page guide book.. Approx. 4.5" x 6" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf0121y) $22.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 1. The Dual Duty Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WE) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 3. The Bride's Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WF) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 5. The Small Brick House of the Sheltered Workshop. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WG) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 6. The Small Home of Wood. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WH) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 8. The New England Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WJ) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 8. The Dual Duty Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf1015u) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 9. The American Bungalow. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf1015v) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 11 The Little Grey House. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Folded vertically in center otherwise Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf0121ab) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 13. The Garden Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WK) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 15. The Johns-Manville Triple Insulated House. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WL) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 16. The Kelvin Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WM) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 17. The Celotex House. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WN) $15.00

The Town of Tomorrow. No. 17. The Electric Home. 4 page foldout.. Approx. 7.25" x 10.25" Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf39-0326WP) $15.00

Smorgasbord Merry-go-Round. Advertising Card for Three Crowns Restaurant in the Swedish Pavilion. Diagram of central section of fair with T&P on reverse. Approx. 4.75" x 6.25" Folded horizontally in center. light soil. (Stock number 003wf0121af) $15.00

The General Motors Exhibit Building. 1939. Highways and Horizons. 16 part foldout. 4.5 x 9" (Stock number 003wf0121e) $22.00

The General Electric Building. New York World's Fair 1940. 26pg foldout. Fine (Stock number 003wf0121g) $15.00

Firestone Builds Today. The Time of Tomorrow. NYWF 1939. 48pgs booklet approx. 5" x 6 1/2". Fine Condition (Stock number 003wf203a) $25.00

World's Fair 1940 Foldout Brochure. Fine Condition (003wf0911b))$20.00

World's Fair 1940 Foldout Brochure Imprinted Pennsylvania Railroad at Bottom with PRR Advertising inside. (003wf1118a) $30.00

The Ford Exposition. New York World's Fair - 1940. 8 page approx. 8 x 12" brochure with New Yorker Magazine Map of the Fair as a centerfold. Water-stained. (Stock number 003wf0516k) $22.00

57 Heinz Exhibit. Great 16 section foldout in color. 5" x 7.25". (Stock number 003wf0516S) $35.00

A Preview of the New York World's Fair 1939 - Exhibit Catalog. 4 page pre-opening brochure available at the preview exhibition of a model of the fair as well as photographs and maps. The brochure provides basic information about the fair. 4" x 9". Folded, soiled. (Stock number 003wf954) $25.00

Pan American Union. New York World's Fair. Foldout. 3.75 x 8.5 (Stock number 003wf0516U) $15.00

Underwood Typewriter Stationary. Unused. Folded (Stock number 003wf0516V) $12.00

Underwood Typewriter Stationary. With message. Folded (Stock number 003wf0516W) $12.00

Underwood Elliott-Fisher Business Equipment Presents a Salute to Progress at the 1939 NYWF. 16 page brochure/catalog. 7" x 4.5"(Stock number 003wf0516X) $25.00

Railroads on Parade. See the Hit Show at the Fair. Foldout with fair map in center. Horizontal fold at center otherwise Fine (Stock number 003wf083a) $12.00

Things to See at Highways and Horizons (GM Exhibit) Foldout with WF map at center. VG (Stock number 003wf0405ac) $12.00

The New York World's Fair Colored Miniatures. 16 miniature linen finish postcards of assorted views. Approx. 3.5" x 2.5" It had been mailed but the cards are still in fine condition (Stock number 003wf0219e) $25.00

Your World of Tomorrow 's New York World's Fair 1939. 20 page oversized booklet emphasizing the theme of the Fair: Building the world of tomorrow through the interdependent co-operation of men and nations. Black and white drawings and photographs. Approx. 9" x 12" (Shown with the cover opened.) (Stock number 003wf0219f) $40.00

Do You Know All the Answers? Souvenir Edition from the New York World's Fair 1939. Facts and Fun for Everyone. Published by the Quarrie Corp., publishers of Childcraft. 20 page booklet. Approx. 4" x 6.75" Fine condition. (Stock number 003wf0219g) $15.00

16 Miniature Real Photos from the 1939 New York World's Fair. Approx. 3.25 x 2.125" Davis Photo Service, Chicago. Few corner bends on photos. Some wear on folder. (Stock number 003wf0408ae) $45.00

Masterpieces of Art Official Illustrated Catalogue. Exhibition at the New York World's Fair 1939 Catalogue of European Paintings and Sculpture from 1300-1800 by George Henry McCall and William R. Valentiner. 215 pages, 96 plates. Approx. 5.5" x 8.5". (Stock number 003wf0309b) $45.00

New York World's Fair 1940 Masterpieces of Art Official Illustrated Catalogue. Catalogue of European and American Paintings 1500-1900 by Walter Pach. 258 pages. Approx. 7" x 9". (Stock number 003wf0309a) $45.00

New York World's Fair 1940 Masterpieces of Art Official Illustrated Catalogue. Catalogue of European and American Paintings 1500-1900 by Walter Pach. 258 pages. Approx. 7" x 9". (Stock number 003wf39-0326WC) $45.00

Architectural Models - Miniature Rooms - Mrs. James Ward Thorne - World's Fair of 1940 in New York. 32 pages. 7.5" x 10" (Stock number 003wf39-0326WB) $25.00

$30,000,000 - Masterpieces of Art Exhibition at the New York World's Fair 1939 500 Years of European Art, 450 Old Masters. 4 page brochure. Approx. 4.25" x 7". (Stock number 003wf0309c) $10.00

Official Souvenir Book. Exposition Publications. Large format spiral bound paperback. Primarily b/w photos with well designed color accents. Approx. 14" x 10"/ Some corner wear. cover beginning to separate. Interior clean and bright. (Stock number 003wf0408af) $85.00

The World of Tomorrow. New York World's Fair Cover. Pictures the Contemporary Arts Building. Some age coloring. (Stock number 003wf0314ab) $12.00

150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First President of the United States of America Cover. Some age coloring. Glue discoloration on rear seams (Stock number 003wf314ac) $12.00

Neighborhood Health - Department of Health, City of New York. World's Fair Issue, May 1939. 8 page booklet. 9" x 12". Folded. (Stock number 003wf960) $15.00

New York World's Fair Postal Mailer. Grinnell Litho 9 section foldout (double sided) artists renderings. (Stock number 003wf1025ag) $30.00

Official Guide. New York World's Fair/ The World of Tomorrow. Second Edition 1939. Creases, small paper loss at top of cover near spine, owner's name in ink on cover. (Stock number 003wf0127c) $35.00

Official Guide Book, The World's Fair of 1940 in New York. Cover folded otherwise VG-F (Stock number 003wf0121c) $35.00

Irish Linen, New York World's Fair, 1939. 12 page brochure. 4.5" x 7.5". Water stained and soiled. (Stock number 003wf956) $15.00

Welcome to The New York World's Fair. Hotel Chesterfield. 3 1/2" x 9 1/4" two color foldout brochure with center map. Fine (Stock number 003wf825d) $17.00

Free at the Fair. One page flyer listing free entertainment and spectacles daily, free program attractions, free movies, and picnic grounds. 7.25" x 16". Folded. (Stock number 003wf962) $15.00

Map of New York City Showing Direct Routes to World's Fair Grounds. Allerton Club Residences. 3 1/2" x 9 1/4" two color foldout brochure with center map. Fine (Stock number 003wf825e) $17.00

The World's Fair of 1940 in New York. For Peace and Freedom. Book of Souvenir Tickets. Original Booklet with 5 tickets inside (stubs removed) in VG-Fine condition (Stock number 003wf811d) $42.00

The Railway All the Way to the World's Fair. The New Haven R.R. Hole Punched. (003wf712ad) $25.00

Children's World. The Center for all Children at the World's Fair. Children in years - children at heart. 6 page foldout. 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" Fine - very fine condition. (Stock number 003wf712cb) $15.00

Metropolitan New York. Routes to World's Fair 1939. 4 Minute Crossings. Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing. Foldout map . Approx. 4" x 9" Fine condition (Stock number 003wf712cc) $22.00

See More of New York State This World's Fair Year. 16pg foldout. b/w illus. Condition VG-Fine (Stock number 003wf712cg) $10.00

Useful Facts Every Visitor to the New York World's Fair Ought to Know. Child's Restaurants. Includes large foldout map. Condition Fine-Very fine (Stock number 003wf712ch) $25.00

Florida State Exhibit. Cuesta Ray Cigars. Flat matchbook - never folded and filled. Very fine. (Stock number 003wf0515a) $22.00

White Owl Cigar Exhibit. General Cigar Company. Flat matchbook - never folded and filled. Very fine. (Stock number 003wf0515b) $22.00

1940 New York World Fair Poster Stamps. 54 Licensed Poster Stamps. No envelope. unperforated. Fine (Stock number 003wf113a) $20.00

Brochures from the Brazil Exhibition New York World's Fair 1939 Fine Condition $10.00 each

Aluminum (Stock number 003wf1001g)

Bituminous Schists (Stock number 003wf1001d)

Brazil Nuts (Stock number 003wf1001h)
Carnuba Wax (Stock number 003wf1001j)
Caroa' Fiber (Not pictured) (Stock number 003wf0501zp)
Castor Beans (Stock number 003wf1001k)
Cattle (Hereford & Charollais) (Stock number 003wf071)
Cattle (Brahma Crosses & Polled Angus) (Not pictured) (Stock number 003wf0501zr)
Chrome (Stock number 003wf1001m)

Coal (Stock number 003wf1001f)

Cocoa (Stock number 003wf1001n)
Copper (Stock number 003wf1001o)
Cotton (Stock number 003wf1001p)
Fibers (Stock number 003wf1001q)
Fowls, Birds and Feathers (Stock number 003wf1001r)
Goats and Milkers (Stock number 003wf070)
Gold (Stock number 003wf1001s)
Herva Matte (Stock number 003wf1001t)
Iron Ore (Stock number 003wf1001u)
Lead (Stock number 003wf1001v)
Lumber (Stock number 003wf1001w)
Manganese (Stock number 003wf1001x)
Manioc (Not pictured) (Stock number 003wf0501zs)
Marble and other Freestones (Stock number 003wf1001y)
Medicinal Plants and Herbs (Stock number 003wf069)
Nickel (Stock number 003wf1001b)
Oiticica (Stock number 003wf1001z)
Precious Stones (Stock number 003wf1001c)

Radioactive Minerals (Stock number 003wf1001e)

Rubber (Stock number 003wf1001aa)
Sundry Minerals (Stock number 003wf1001a)
Timbo (Stock number 003wf066)
Vegetable Oils (Stock number 003wf1001ab)
Water Power (Stock number 003wf065)

The Capital Region. Souvenir New York World's Fair 1939. A Guide to the Albany Area. Fine. (Stock number 003wf026) $15.00

The Story of Lucky Strike by Roy C. Flannagan. Includes picture of Lucky Strike Building at the fair. Cover embossed with Trylon and Perisphere. Very fine (Stock number 003wf027) $25.00

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