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Lot 414:
1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Souvenir Booklet
Original 1904 St Louis and the Worlds Fair illustrated souvenir booklet published as an advance promotional piece for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The cover features a vibrant Art Nouveau floral design framing an illustration titled Sioux Chief Defying the Advance of Civilization
Produced by Robert Allan Reid of St Louis this early publication offered readers a preview of the fairgrounds attractions and cultural themes of the upcoming exposition
A desirable and display worthy example of early Worlds Fair ephemera
Features
Early 1904 advance souvenir publication
Art Nouveau illustrated cover
Historical and promotional content for the exposition
Published by Robert Allan Reid St Louis
Originally priced at 25 cents
Frameworthy example of early fair ephemera
Measures approximately 15 in by 10 1 4 in
Condition
Shows expected handling wear from age
Some deterioration to the bottom of the first few pages as shown in photos
No separations and all pages remain present and intact
Despite internal wear the booklet retains strong visual appeal especially with its richly illustrated cover
A frameworthy piece that displays beautifully
A strong collectible for enthusiasts of Worlds Fair memorabilia Louisiana Purchase Exposition material Art Nouveau design and early 20th century American promotional printing
Condition: Authentic
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