Wednesday, October 10, 2012

A Poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair

This poster by Joseph Binder promotes the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. It depicts the Trylon and Perisphere, together forming the exhibition's Theme Center.

Sale 2284 Lot 344   - Aug 01 2012 10:30
JOSEPH BINDER (1898-1972) NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR. 1939.
30 1/4x20 inches, 76 1/2x51 cm. Grinnell Litho Co., New York.
Condition A-: minor restoration in margins and corners.
World's Fair p. 219, Weill 427, Resnick 31.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Sold for $2,000


The Trylon and Perisphere were the symbols of the Fair. Here they are seen on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

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