THREE PIECES OF EPHEMERA FOR THE 1894 CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION

Published by 1894, San Francisco, 1894

Item image 1 of 3.

Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 13, 2022

Association member: ILAB

Condition: Used

US$ 50.00

US$ 7.00 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Two advertising cards, one for Berliner Magen Bitters printed by H. S. Crocker Co., the other for Mellin's Food, printer not identified, and a souvenir card for "San Francisco Day," printed by Dickman-Jones Co., San Francisco. The California Midwinter Fair, held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, was extremely successful: it made money while promoting winter travel to the Golden State. "The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was the state's first international event and as such, was a landmark in her history. Purposely held in winter, it showcased the the glorious climate of the Golden State and followed on the heels of the vastly successful World's Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1893 . The fair did much to attract visitors to California . The Midwinter Fair was extremely successful and had a lasting impact not only in San Francisco but also in the state's southern realm . San Francisco was host to another international event two decades after the Midwinter Fair: in 1914, one of the most important events in California history took place there -- the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Although the PPIE was larger and grander that its predecessor, its heritage may be traced to the pioneering Midwinter Fair of 1894" (Victoria Dailey, California's First International Exposition: The Midwinter Fair of 1894). The bitters card has a closed tear and the San Francisco Day souvenir is creased and worn at edges and was probably removed from a scrapbook. (#167663).…

Seller Inventory # 167663

Bibliographic details

Title
THREE PIECES OF EPHEMERA FOR THE 1894 CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION
Author
(California; San Francisco; 1894 Midwinter Fair)
Publisher
1894, San Francisco
Publication year
1894

Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB

Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 13, 2022

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 14 business days3 to 7 business days
First itemUS$ 7.00US$ 17.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Mail and Internet sales only.

Specialty

19th & 20th century literary first editions, fantasy & horror lit., science fiction

Association member

  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

L. W. Currey, Inc.

203 Water St
Elizabethtown, NY U.S.A. 12932