Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change. World of tomorrow new york worlds fair token struck on a 1938 elongated u. Views of the new york world s fair by new york 1939 world s fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Is there any collectible value for these world fair guide. Notable was the crowning of the superboy and supergirl of the day, and a public appearance by superman, played by actor ray middleton, the first time any had played the role. Whether or not you like commemorative coins, you can thank the 18921893 chicago worlds fair.
It became the precursor of the longrunning superman batman teamup book worlds finest comics. Treasures from grandma s 1939 new york world s fair communications building coin token good condition. Only 3,000 were ever made for the world s fair between 1939 and 1940. There were both official tokens and official medals issued.
Beginning collectors often purchase posters, ticket books, and other assorted paper items, as well as any of the hundreds of pinback buttons, mainly because of their relatively inexpensive prices. My friend has a 1939 worlds fair esso glass bank, about 5 inches square. Designer of the station, alexey dushkin, was awarded grand prize of the 1939 new york worlds fair. The 1939 new york world s fair opened on april 30, 1939.
Hakes 1939 new york worlds fair pocketwatch with rare box. The one in our picture is nice, so it would hit the high end of that range. May 08, 2014 those trackless trains from the 1939 worlds fair ended up being used on the wildwood, nj boardwalk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is almost like new. Home topical stamp auctionsworld fair and exposition stamps. Louis fair at a local antique shop, and am thinking of picking them up. Porcelier 1939 new york worlds fair large teapot in excellent condition, no cracks, chips or repairs. As you may or may not be aware, the 39 nywf was extremely well marketed with literally thousands of souvenir items produced including many commemorative coins, medals, and tokens. Get the best deal for 19391940 new york worlds fair. And while many of these are reproductions, the real ones are just as fascinating to collectors. Save worlds fair 1939 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
African americans perform in frank bucks jungleland, a popular attraction at the 1939 worlds fair. The 1939 and 1940 comics were sometimes referenced in allstar squadron. The 1939 new york worlds fair first edition by zim, larry, lerner, mel, rolfes, herbert isbn. Aug 17, 2017 is there any collectible value for these world fair guide books from 1939. Collectors, dealers, thieves, lawyers, egypts king farouk and many other. Fantastic 1939 new york worlds fair autograph album in original box great pictures. Roy goldberg, left, and keith sherman standing next to the plaster model of a statue from the 1939 worlds fair in queens. My family and i take many rides on them each summer. This piece is in excellent, undamaged condition with very minor wear to the writing on the front of the base and the thermometer itself seems to be permanently registering 120 degrees.
To collect world s fair 1930s bookends antiques vintage collection antique antiquities. For two collectors, a weekend getaway to the 1939 worlds fair dr. Ive seen several from 1962 seattle worlds fair, montreals expo 67, 1904 st. My friend has a 1939 worlds fair esso glass bank, about 5. Animated characters from alice in wonderland, little happy wonder bakers and brightcolored balloons make this building a gay and fascinating one. Oval shaped trylon and perisphere, new york worlds fair around, the date 1939 below. An attractive 1939 worlds fair the merry jitterbugs on an 1863 civil. Book provides a remarkable look at the journey of what began as a doodle, and grew into one of the world s most recognizable buildings. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. Box does not mention new york worlds fair but is one issued with bank.
The concept was born in the middle of the great depression, and it was truly a mark of sincere perseverance and hope that the fair actually came to fruition and was such a massive success. Without a more clear picture of your medal, however, its. Genius, madness, murder, and the 1939 worlds fair on the brink of war by james mauro jun 22, 2010 4. The definitive illustrated reference to the worlds greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring over 3000 colour images. Porcelier 1939 new york world s fair large teapot in excellent condition, no cracks, chips or repairs. Includes two stratcomsatcom usaussr hotline coins, a 1939 new york worlds fair 150th anniversary of gearge washingtons inauguration coin, liberty bell and philadelphia centre square first pennsylvania bank, and a 200th anniversary pennsylvania survey of the masondixon line 1967. Nostalgia and grandeur combine in this pictorial tribute to two great events that eased the hardships of the depression erathe 1933 chicago worlds fair and the 1939 new york worlds fair. There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. Vintage 1939 new york worlds fair souvenir thermometer.
Ive seen several from 1962 seattle world s fair, montreal s expo 67, 1904 st. The ira is an interesting suspect, but by the end of the 1930s the ira was feuding with itself and probably had fewer than a thousand active members and a large number of them were in prison in ireland the republic of ireland never supported the ira and the ira actually attempted to overthrow the republic after the revolution of 1922. Commemorative coins including 1939 worlds fair ebth. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt. Welcome to the world s fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york world s fair memorabilia. The 1939 new york worlds fair opened on april 30 of that year. He would like to remove the coins, but neither of us can see a way to open up the bank. I have a collection of 1939 ny worlds fair paper memorabilia. The 1939 fair was also a memorable one in terms of technology, art deco design and automotive history. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. Nov 18, 2011 the hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair.
Box does not mention new york world s fair but is one issued with bank. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with. It finishes up with the premier opening to a world of visitor s who attended the 1962 seattle world s fair. The trackless trains of the 1939 new york worlds fa. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york worlds fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. The 1939 new york worlds fair opened on april 30, 1939. With all the focus recently on the 1964 worlds fair and the release of the ford mustang, we thought it would be interesting to jump back another 25 years to another worlds fair held in the same city. Discussion in whats it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2, 2008. This medal was struck in copper and was issued to commemorate the 1937 american legion convention.
Check out gary sohmers s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1939 40 world s fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. For two collectors, a weekend getaway to the 1939 worlds fair. Views of the new york worlds fair by new york 1939 worlds fair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Coin featuring iconic architecture of the worlds fair, sphere and. Paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials, pr 283. Is there any collectible value for these world fair guide books from 1939. Worlds fair highly collectible by bob brooke with so many souvenirs from the 1939 new york worlds fair out there, how do collectors know what to look for.
Get the best deals on 19391940 new york worlds fair collectibles when. Here visitors will have an opportunity to see process in the baking of wonder bread and hostess cake. Bombing at the worlds fair the 193940 new york worlds. Only 3,000 were ever made for the worlds fair between 1939 and 1940.
Simply an artifact from ismar davids life in jerusalem and new york. Get the best deals on 1939 1940 san francisco worlds fair collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. On march 15, 1939, german troops marched into czechoslovakia, occupying bohemia and establishing a protectorate over slovakia, and triggered the end of the policy of appeasement. Coins are issued by governments of countries and usually show a denomination or value. Worlds fair collectibles, expo, expositions, worlds fair. Coins and tokens from the 1939 ny worlds fair miscellaneous. Chicago, 1933 and new york, 1939 a schiffer book for collectors rossen, howard m. The world encyclopedia of coins and coin collecting. Up for bid today is a vintage bakelite 1939 new york world s fair thermometer depicting the futuristic trylon and perisp symbol. Ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau ny worlds fair exposition american legion 1939 xfau this is a scarce higher grade medal issued from the new york worlds fair exposition held in 1939. New york worlds fair 1939 needle book vintage sewing notions, antique sewing. The book has a zipper closure and its original box which is in a bit worn condition but the book itself is. New listing 1939 golden gate expo list address book ggie san francisco world fair bates mfg. Apr 01, 2008 the ira is an interesting suspect, but by the end of the 1930 s the ira was feuding with itself and probably had fewer than a thousand active members and a large number of them were in prison in ireland the republic of ireland never supported the ira and the ira actually attempted to overthrow the republic after the revolution of 1922.
The worlds fair and world war in the national numismatic collection. Vintage 1939 new york worlds fair bronze coin token. According to wikipedia, the 1939 40 new york worlds fair, which covered the 1,216 acres 492 ha of flushing meadowscorona park also the location of the 1964 1965 new york worlds fair, was the second most expansive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Welcome to the worlds fair community, mprgamer and how exciting that you found a piece of 1939 new york worlds fair memorabilia. The stamp showcases the trylon and perisphere, two of the most famous images of the fair.
Art deco machine age heroic style ussr ephemera 1939 new york worlds fair. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. Items similar to 1939 new york world s fair art deco collectibles. Check out gary sohmerss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 193940 worlds fair ephemera from memphis, hour 2. The hot mikado, a jazz version of gilbert and sullivans operetta, was one of the biggest hits of the 1939 worlds fair. We feature a wide selection of 1939 worlds fair coin and related items. Friendly metal detecting forums everything about finds help to id my finds. It is packed with coins, the latest of which date to 1941. Items similar to 1939 new york worlds fair art deco collectibles view more.
The ubiquitous milk glass vinegar bottle and coins are passe now, she said, but. World of tomorrow new york world s fair token struck on a 1938 elongated u. Sterling silver pieces books tokens tokens sales tax coins, antiques, rare. This is a highly unusual souvenir item of the 1939 new york world s fair picturing the trylon and perisphere. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Newyork historical society 1939 new york worlds fair token. African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork. Ultra rare engelhard baker 1939 worlds fair 1 oz platinum round coin. Rare 1939 ny worlds fair howard johnsons ice cream coin token howard. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Treasures from grandmas 1939 new york worlds fair communications building coin token good condition. A premium offered to guests who visited the 1904 worlds fair. To collect worlds fair 1930s bookends antiques vintage collection antique antiquities. Front shows trylon and perisphere with text new york worlds fair. For sale on 1stdibs rare machine age knappmonarch chromed table fan with nywf enameled badge. Reliving the 1939 new york worlds fair through collectibles.
There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds fair, but you dont mention which country that might be. Small banks often display them by their teller windows. At least some of the units still in service are original from the worlds fair, or at least thats what i have read. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 world s fair. The most common are 1 14 inch in bronze and brass, 2 14 inch and 3 inch in bronze. Vintage ny worlds fair 1939 libbys treasure ship chicago illinois coin bank. Dc comics published a 1939 new york worlds fair comics comic book, followed by a 1940 edition in the next year. This heavy glass paperweight shows the palace of agriculture, and is marked below the color image of the building. According to wikipedia, the 1939 40 new york world s fair, which covered the 1,216 acres 492 ha of flushing meadowscorona park also the location of the 1964 1965 new york world s fair, was the second most expansive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only.
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