Description: Vintage 1939-1940 New York World's Fair Pictorial Post Cards 10 Assorted Views in Original Packet. "The19391940 New York World's Fairwasheld at Flushing Meadows-Corona Parkin Queens, New York City, New York.It was the second-most expensive American world's fair of all time,exceeded only by St. Louis's LouisianaPurchase Expo of 1904.Many other countries participated in the New York World's Fair, and over 44million people attended its exhibits in 2 seasons.It was the first expos to be based on the future, with its slogan of "Dawn of a New Day', allowing visitors to take a look at 'the world of tomorrow'. When World War IIbegan 4 months into the 1939 World's Fair,many exhibits were affected, especially those on display in the pavilions of countries under Axisoccupation. After the close of the fair in 1940, many exhibits were demolished or removed, though some buildings were retained for the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, held at the same site." (SOURCE: Wikipedia) These 10 new vintage 1939-1940 New York World's Fair Postcards are in excellent unposted condition with only slight surface wear on back of one card from packet. Original packet has 2 tears on lower front. SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS. SOLD AS-IS. ASKING PRICE INCLUDES CARDBOARD BACKING, PADDED MAILER & FREE USPS SHIPPING COSTS.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
World Fair: 1939-40 New York
Year: 1939-1940
Signed: No
Theme: World’s Fairs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
