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Sale 88
The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction
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Lot 369 |
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Impressive Archive of Ephemera From The Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Franciso, 1915. Impressive collection of vintage original materials from one of the most celebrated World's Fairs of the 20th Century, The Panama Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco between February 20 and December 4 in 1915. Its ostensible purpose was to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but was widely seen in the city as an opportunity to showcase its recovery from the 1906 earthquake. The fair was constructed on a 635 acre site in San Francisco, along the northern shore, between the Presidio and Fort Mason, now known as the Marina District. Offered here is the official publication program with close to 100 photos, a smaller official guide, three tickets dated Tuesday, November 2, 1915 expressly for San Francisco day one still with two coupon stubs, the second just one attached and the third separated, punched and with string loop likely to worn on button, permitted concession admission tickets issued February 29, 1916 with 6 tickets still attached, a miniature view book identifying all the various halls and buildings, an international jury ribbon to the Exposition. a ribbon for the last day, a souvenir fountain pen, remarkably, a personal season ticket book, still chock full of tickets and an image of the owner stamped February 25, 1915, a fairly dapper looking gentleman in a bowler hat, an auto permit, and finally one of the giant glass diamond shaped and faceted glass drops from The Tower of Jewels 2" in diameter. Also included two hardback books, The Architecture and Landscaping of the Exposition and The Art of the Exposition. Materials range from very good to excellent. For fans of San Francisco history or Worlds Fairs and Expositions in general, this is a treasure.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$308 |
Lot 370 |
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Vintage Collection of Coin Souvenirs. Lot includes: a 1939 Worlds Fair Dollar Token, designed by H. C. Kreis, struck by Medallic Art Co. and sold by Manufacturers Trust Co. at its Exposition branch beginning June 23, 1939. Dubbed the World's Fair Dollar, most likely because it cost $1. Silver, reeded edge. Oval, 35mm x 30mm. Originally intended to be round, but changed to elliptical at last minute to comply with slug laws promulgated by the vending machine industry. It is .900 fine, containing 59.06% of silver content of a silver dollar; a 1901 Pan-Am Exposition Temple of Music souvenir token, New York, elongated cent, 30mm x 15mm. (President McKinley while attending the Pan-Am Exposition on September 6, 1901 was shot by an assassin in the Temple of Music; he died eight days); and a pair of 1847 Louis Philippe I Five Francs Coin Pocket Knives, with fold out blade marked ELOI France. Each measures approximately 1½ in. across. Overall very good condition.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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$192 |
Lot 371 |
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Ecclectic Collection of Items from a Storied Beverly Hills Estate. The items include: 6 original etchings, drawn and signed by F. Norwood (3), Klantin (2) and Manly (1); Original 1940 World Series Baseball that was fouled by Hank Green, Tuesday October 8, 1940; vintage fish/fishing postcards; signed photo of Richard Avedon; vintage newspapers; vintage engravings; vintage documents; correspondence regarding J. G. Rosengarten; William McKinley Campaign ribbon; Kennedy/Johnson campaign memorabilia (Kennedy letters included are sign in autopen); and a large vintage picture pressbook for "The Talk Of The Town" starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman. All items in good to very good condition and sold as is. A true treasure trove of history.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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$216 |
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