Century Progress International Exposition (59 results)

Full title - CATALOGUE OF A CENTURY OF PROGRESS EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE LENT FROM AMERICAN COLLECTIONS. SECOND EDITION. THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO JUNE I TO NOVEMBER 1, 1933. xvi, 120 pages plus Plates I-XCV. Paperback: H 24cm x L 17.25cm. Paper covers with some toning, light edge-wear, and soiling; chipping at spine ends. Text block edges toned; some toning/foxing to early and late leaves but interior pages are mostly clean. Binding showing some stress points but holding. A good+ copy.…

Original publication for A Century of Progress International Exposition aka The Chicago World's Fair 1934. 184, [8] pages plus covers. Paperback: H 23.5cm x L 14.75cm. Covers toned, foxed, and soiled with some staining; horizontal streak of black wax pencil at front cover center; front cover's top fore-edge corner creased with bottom fore-edge corner chipped; minor paper loss at scuffed spine ends; chip at rear cover's upper fore-edge margin likewise affecting last ten leaves or so with short tears at their upper margins. Text block edges foxed. Foxing mostly occurring to initial and rear leaves; faint moisture stains and slight wrinkling to some leaves at book's center. Unpaged concluding four leaf "Notes" section. Binding is firm.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Condition: Used-Very Good. First Edition. Octavo. 192 pp. Includes fold-out map in front. Profusely illustrated. Mild wear to wraps. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 63 pages, illustrations : 17 cm. "A souvenir of your visit to the Armour Building, a Century of Progress, 1934"--Cover Includes index.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 16 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. Notes: At head of title: A century of progress presents . Caption title Text relating to display of vehicles throughout the previous century.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This specific version is a collectible fold-out accordion postcard mailer. It unfolds to reveal multiple colour panels highlighting various futuristic Art Deco buildings and sights from the fairgrounds. The cover art depicts the architectural marvels of the fair, including the distinctive towers of the Federal and States Building and the rounded structure of the Sky Rideterminal area. Mailing Box: On the right, it features a printed stamp box indicating a postage cost of $0.015 ($0.01½) to mail it without an enclosed message.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This item is an original vintage 1933 Chicago World's Fair souvenir postcard folder. Officially titled "A Century of Progress," this historic exposition celebrated Chicago's centennial and technological innovation. Features a stylized illustration of the Travel and Transport Building, notable for its innovative dome suspended by external cables. This folders contains a continuous, double-sided accordion-fold strip of 18 full-colour views depicting various exhibition halls, neon-lit pavilions, and fair midways. Mailing Info: The reverse side includes dedicated lines for a shipping address and a designated stamp box noting that postage was $0.015 (1½ cents) to mail without a written message.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 144 pages, illustrations : 20 cm.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. [64] pages : chiefly illustrations ; 18 x 26 cm. In original envelope. "Photographs by Kaufman & Fabry Co., Chicago." Issued in red wrapper printed in black and embossed in gold.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Bound in publisher's printed wraps showing a shiro on front. Softcover. Staples rusted and gone, loose. Minor offsetting. 18 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1 preliminary leaf : 31 colour plates ; 22 x 29 cm. Descriptive letterpress on versos facing the plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 62 pages frontispiece, map, portraits, plans 19 cm. On cover: The Wellcome research institution, London, England. Exhibits at the Chicago exposition, 1933.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. The art deco cover depicts the iconic Sky Ride transport towers illuminated by powerful searchlights, alongside the sleek architectural features of the exposition buildings. Postal Context: The lower right corner features a pre-printed stamp box indicating postage of $0.01½ (one and a half cents) required for mailing without an added message, a typical rate for the era. This keepsake mailing folders open up accordion-style to reveal a panoramic series of linen-texture colour postcards depicting different pavilions, exhibits, and midway attractions of the fair.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1 folded leaf (18 pages) : colour illustrations ; 9 x 15 cm in envelope 11 x 16 cm. Issued in an illustrated mailing envelope, with text inside envelope. Title from envelope.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 192 pages, illustrations (black and white),folding map : 21 cm.

1934. (Trade paperback) Very good. 192pp. Photographs, fold-out map, list of exhibitors. Time Period 20th Century. Locale: Chicago. (Travel, World's Fairs--Chicago 1934).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1 volume (unpaged) c100 pages : illustrations : 27 cm.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extraordinary insight into the 1934 World's Fair in Chicago, an unforgettable event that showcased innovation, scientific advancement, cultural exchange, and architectural prowess. Through a captivating blend of imagery and text, the author transports readers back in time, immersing them in the wonders of this groundbreaking exposition. From the breathtaking Hall of Science, where visitors witnessed the latest scientific discoveries, to the enchanting foreign villages that celebrated diverse cultures, this journey captures the essence of the fair. The book also explores the broader context of the Great Depression, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the social and economic tapestry of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the official guidebook for the 1933 Worldâs Fair in Chicago. It provides a glimpse into the scientific and industrial progress of the 20th century. The author presents a historical perspective on the development of various industries and technologies, highlighting the impact of scientific discoveries on everyday life. The book showcases the wonders of the fair, including exhibits on physics, chemistry, biology, and other scientific disciplines. It explores the interplay between science and industry, demonstrating how advancements in one field have led to innovations in the other. The book serves as a valuable record of human progress and a testament to the power of collaboration between scientists, engineers, and industrialists. It captures the spirit of innovation and optimism that characterized the early 20th century and continues to inspire scientific advancements today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 92 pages, illustration (black and white) : 23 cm. The "Report of the President of A Century of Progress to the Board of Trustees: March 14, 1936" is an official final summary document authored by Rufus C. Dawes, the president of Chicago's second world's fair, A Century of Progress International Exposition.The exposition ran during the summers of 1933 and 1934. Following its operational conclusion, the Century of Progress corporation remained active for several years to manage the demolition of the fairgrounds, settle legal claims, balance accounts, and draft the exposition's official history.This specific report, delivered on March 14, 1936, marked a formal concluding presentation by Dawes to the Board of Trustees detailing the closing financials, corporate dissolution steps, and the successful resolution of affairs.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1 volume (56 unnumbered pages) : illustrations ; 19 x 16 cm Summary:Contains many photographs showing various views of Chicago.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 books, both 47 pages : illustrations, maps : 20 cm.