century progress international exposition (53 risultati)

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. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

paperback. Condizione: 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.

Soft cover. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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.

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

Paperback. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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. Condizione: Good. 1 volume (unpaged) c100 pages : illustrations : 27 cm.

Paperback. Condizione: 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. Condizione: 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.

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

Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated sewing needle display card commemorating the Century of Progress World's Fair, featuring vivid Art Deco architectural imagery referencing major exposition landmarks including the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Hall of Science. Produced as a practical household item, the card transforms utilitarian sewing needles into souvenir ephemera, visually celebrating the fair's themes of industrial optimism, modern design, and domestic progress. The bold geometric layout, saturated color fields, and dynamic architectural views reflect the streamlined graphic language of early-1930s exposition design. Manufactured in Japan, as marked, underscoring the international nature of World's Fair commerce and mid-century consumer trade. Needle cards of this type were intended for everyday use and typically show wear or partial depletion; surviving examples with strong graphics remain highly collectible within World's Fair, design, and domestic-history collecting circles. Physical Description: Die-cut illustrated card with multiple inset windows holding sewing needles. Original printed card stock; rounded corners. Measures approx. [standard retail card size]. Most needles present but not fully complete. Condition: Light to moderate handling wear consistent with intended use. Corners gently softened; surface shows light rubbing. Graphics remain bright, legible, and visually striking. Needle contents partial but representative. Overall Very Good for ephemeral household display material of this type. The Century of Progress Exposition remains one of the most significant American World's Fairs, renowned for its embrace of modernism, technology, and forward-looking domestic life. Sewing and household-related souvenirs such as this card illustrate how the fair's ideals filtered directly into everyday American homesmaking this a small but telling artifact of interwar consumer culture. Subjects: Century of Progress International Exposition; Chicago World's Fair 193334; Art Deco Design; Sewing & Textile Tools; Household Advertising; Japanese Export Goods, American Ephemera; World's Fair Material; Graphic Design; Domestic History.

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

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 72. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1933 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 72.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 68. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1933 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 68.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 books. 176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm & 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Contents: Map of grounds A Century of Progress Foreword Your book of the fair Theme of the fair is science A brief history of the Century of Progress The symbol of Arcturus The basic sciences. Mathematics, "Queen of the sciences" ; The story of physics ; Instruments of exploration ; Chemistry and its applications ; The science of life ; Geology and its services ; The "clock of the ages" ; Science in industry ; The story of medicine ; Exhibits in dentistry ; U.S. Public Health Service ; Scientific exhibits by foreign nations ; The unity of science ; The Adler Planetarium ; The Terrazzo Esplanade ; The Field Museum of Natural History ; The John G. Shedd Aquarium From wagons to wings. A colorful pageant ; Dioramas that talk ; And a story of the Old Rough Days ; The automobile link ; The age of aviation ; The aid of oil ; Striking exhibits in outdoor areas ; A glass tower parking place ; General Motors Building ; The Chrysler Building The servant that has transformed the world Radio and Communications Building and Communications Garden. Wonders of the telegraph and telephone ; The Edison Memorial The stirring story of mankind's rise. A story of timely significance ; American family exhibit ; Drama in a city dump ; Then trace the threads of our own existence ; Maya Temple torn from a thousand years' jungle growth ; Indian villages ; The Bendix Lama Temple. Beautiful homes of today and tomorrow. Home Planning Hall ; Brick Manufacturers' House ; Armco and Ferro Enamel House ; General Houses Inc. House ; Good Housekeeping Stransteel House ; Rostone House ; "Design for living" ; Masonite House ; Lumber Industries House ; "House of tomorrow" ; Florida Tropical House ; W & J Sloane House ; The Glass Block House ; Southern Cypress Manufacturers ; Johns-Manville ; Crane Company Station ; Kohler of Kohler Building ; Gas Industry Hall The drama of agriculture. A semi-tropical setting ; Livestock and meat industries ; The Illinois Agricultural Building ; The International Harvester Building ; The Dairy Building and the color organ ; A poultry show A fairyland of flowers. An avenue of color ; Dahlia and peony garden ; Alpine gardens ; Tribute to Cermak ; Northerly Island ; Within the Horticultural Building Hall of Religion. The Chalice of Antioch ; All religions are represented ; Religious welfare organizations ; Organ recitals and choral concerts The United States Government. The business of the nation ; Bristling guns and dramatic souvenirs The parade of states Foreign participation. Colorful Italy ; A British train Irish Free State, Canadian exhibits ; The Republic of Mexico ; Denmark and Norway ; Grand Duchy of Luxemburg ; The Chinese residence ; Japan nearby ; Czechoslovakian pavilion ; Dominican Republic ; Swedish pavilion ; Moroccan village ; Egyptian pavilion ; Spanish pavilion ; Brazil ; Costa Rica ; Foreign scientific displays. Industry in fascinating phases. Mineral industries ; The graphic arts ; Display of office equipment ; Famous jewels ; Tooth paste in the making ; Textiles ; Sears, Roebuck Building ; The Firestone Factory and Exhibition Building ;The A & P Carnival ; The great Havoline thermometer ; Advertising cinema ; Time-Fortune Building ; The Christian Science Monitor Building ; etc.

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 180. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1933 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 180.

LeatherBound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 104. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1932 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 104.