Historical Memorabilia & Americana
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Lot 151
[WORLD?S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION]. Complete set of 11 admissio...
Estimate: $500 - $700
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[WORLD?S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION]. Complete set of 11 admission tickets. [Chicago: 1893]. Including: 6 adult general admission tickets, each with a portrait of a famous person (George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Christopher Columbus, George Frideric Handel, and a Native American). Each ticket printed in color on white paper (48 x 92 mm). [Together with:] Child?s ticket for ?Chicago Day, Oct 9th, 1893?. Printed on yellow paper (50 x 137 mm). Tear-away coupon present. [Together with:] ?1/F? sale ticket, good only for one day. Printed on white paper. (40 x 76 mm). [Together with:] Adult ticket for ?Chicago Day, Oct 9th, 1893?. Printed on white paper (50 x 137 mm). Tear-away coupon present. [Together with:] Children?s Special Ticket. Printed in gold on white paper (40 x 76 mm). [Together with:] Adult ticket for ?Manhattan Day, Oct 21st, 1893?. Printed on white paper (50 x 137 mm). Tear-away coupon present. Each ticket issued with a unique numeric stamp (various colors). Handsomely matted framed and glazed on recto and verso, so the reverse side of the tickets may be admired. With an engraved plaque; frame size: 890 x 560 mm. A wonderful collection in crisp, uncirculated condition.
