Lot 1029
1876-1965 World's Fair Ephemera. Large carton filled with all manner of memorabilia; many highlights include fancy engraved invitations to Opening Ceremonies and other occasions, for the range of Expositions including 1904 Louisiana Purchase, 1901 Pan American at St. Louis, 1915 Panama Pacific, 1884 New Orleans Industrial & Cotton Centennial, 1893 World's Columbian Expo, 1926 Sesquicentennial Philadelphia, 1933 Century of Progress; labels, poster stamps, badges, tickets & ticket books, passes, employee id's, menus, railroad promotions, large hold-to-light cards for St. Louis Fair; bizarre Ripley's "Believe It or Not" photos, excellent postcards, Fair cancels, and much much more; close inspection will reveal lots of surprises (no photo).Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,400