What is the value of a 1939 worlds fair token answers. A forgotten july 4 bombing at the worlds fair this fourth of july marks the 70th anniversary of a littleknown and unsolved terrorist attack on american soil. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about world s fair collectibles form the new york world s fair of 1939 1940. An estimated 28,000 visitors per day toured the general motors futurama exhibit at the new york worlds fair, 1939. For others, like howard rossen, author of the book worlds fair collectibles with price guide, who began collecting in 1965 when he was in law school, paper items, glass and china, and key collectibles have been his passion. Decorative arts at the world s fairs 1851 1939 by busch, jason t. What is the value of 1939 worlds fair stamps answers. World of tomorrow new york worlds fair token struck on a 1938 elongated u. Heinz company, being a small green pin made in the shape of a pickle.
The golden gate international exposition ggie 1939 and 1940, held at san franciscos treasure island, was a worlds fair celebrating, among other things, the citys two newly built bridges. The new york worlds fair of 1939 and 1940 promised visitors they would be looking at the world of tomorrow. An estimated 45 million visitors attended the new york worlds fair of 19391940. African americans and the world of tomorrow newyork.
All items shipped within 2 days of cleared payment, international. Time capsule i was created for the 1939 new york worlds fair and time capsule ii was created for the 1964 new york worlds fair. 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. It was the second most expensive american worlds fair of all time, exceeded only by st. The primary stylistic approach was the art deco and streamlined modern design. Souvenirs from the 1939 worlds fair highly collectible. It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the 1939 worlds fair. If you or a friend is a collector of twentieth century americana, you may be interested to know more about worlds fair collectibles form the new york worlds fair of 1939 1940. This is the case with 1939 the lost world of the fair, which may very well be the most underrated and underappreciated history book of the past 20 years. The new york public library manuscripts and archives division. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair 3 cent. On its first day, nearly 200,000 people paid to enter the gates. For two collectors, a weekend getaway to the 1939 worlds fair. World s 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.
Unfollow 1939 world fair to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A rich collection of photographs from the 193940 new york worlds fair is newly available to researchers at the nyhs library. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Not everything they saw there came true, but plenty was close.
I recommend listening to the official theme song of the fair, dawn of a new day, while reading the intro. Photo from new york public librarys worlds fair 1939 and 1940 incorporated records archive. Newyork historical society 1939 new york worlds fair token. Being continuously offered for more than a century, and with more than 100 million pins produced over the years, it is both one of the longestrunning and most successful promotions in history. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair pin answers. While rossen collects items from all the major worlds fairs, he enjoys collecting from the 1939 fair the most. Mint condition memorabilia from this most famous world fair.
Both are buried 50 feet below flushing meadowscorona park, the site of both worlds fairs. Unfollow worlds fair 1939 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. The heinz pickle pin is an advertising item from the h. Franklin roosevelt opened the worlds fair on 30 april 1939 and his address was covered. For two collectors, a weekend getaway to the 1939 worlds fair dr. The worlds fair opened in april of 1939 in flushing meadowscorona park on the outer edges of queens. It was the second most expensive american world s fair of all time, exceeded only by st. Coins are issued by governments of countries and usually show a denomination or value. This was the heyday of the worlds fair and is among one of the most popular worlds fairs for collectibles. New listing original 1939 new york worlds fair tony sarg 41x46 linen map tablecloth.
This is the standard 1933 book of the fair with 1934 supplement. 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. The 1939 new york worlds fair papers contain a very rich visual as well as documentary record of womens activities, if not always labeled under the sign women. You have to know what attracts you to the fair as a collector, said judith schwartz of twin brooks antiques of bennington, vt.
A group from the womens national advisory committee examine a map. Roy goldberg, left, and keith sherman standing next to the plaster model of a statue from the 1939 worlds fair in queens. Collectors 1939 hardtofind unused vintage advertising postcard the wonder bakery new york worlds fair. New york worlds fair 19391940, a 1989 exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fair, was held at the nypl in the edna barnes salomon room and curated by richard m. It is impossible to guess the value of any book without knowing its condition. Discussion in whats it worth started by buffalonickel86, may 2, 2008. And at every worlds fair, different countries would set up exhibits, all the way back to the 1890s and even up to 1964, and heres hawaii before it became a state. That was the year when a living vision of the future instantly became. Box does not mention new york worlds fair but is one issued with bank. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard advertising unused hostess cake ephemera, status.
This was the heyday of the world s fair and is among one of the most popular world s fairs for collectibles. By the end of the fairs existence in 1940, more than 44 million people had. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair pin. The official guide book to the 1939 new york worlds fair is a beautiful, hardbound book full of paleofuturistic delights. Lost world of fair paperback may 1, 1996 by david gelernter author. The san franciscooakland bay bridge opened in 1936 and the golden gate bridge in 1937. Trylon perisphere new york worlds fair 1939 aviation bldg souvenir cast metal. Vintage 1938 golden gate expo tower and gateway vanity compact with mirror.
Many countries around the world participated in it, and over 44 million people attended its exhibits in two seasons. The fair promoted its message of hope and prosperity with icons, symbols, exhibitions, and demonstrations. In 2006, the nypl was the recipient of another grant from the neh for a two and a halfyear project. The 193940 new york worlds fair was a worlds fair held at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, united states. Over 30 countries participated, and the overarching theme of. Between 1895 and 1916 ten cities hosted worlds fairs or expositions in the united states.
The exposition opened from february 18, 1939, through october 29, 1939, and from may 25, 1940, through september. There might have been some commemorative coins made by foreign countries, sixtythree countries participated in the 19391940 new york worlds. Rare 1939 new york world fair the wonder bakery postcard. Back to the future tucked away among the flotsam and jetsam i have saved over the years is a pin back button from the 193940 ny worlds fair stating boldly. Donated to nyhs in may of this year, the paul gillespie collection of new york worlds fair materials pr 283 contains a large number of amateur photographs that present a view of the fair from the perspective of. Written by david gelernter, mit professor of technology and a victim of the unibomber, this book tells the story of the 19391940 worlds fair in new york. Front shows trylon and perisphere with text new york worlds fair.