NYWF 1940 TAFT HOTEL ADVERTISING POSTER.
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$208.72 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #199 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 972 in auction 199
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Item Description
22x34”. Extensive text and images promoting the Taft Hotel “To Your 1940 Clients.” Sent to travel agents to promote hotel as destination while visiting the World’s Fair and New York City. Extensive text includes “The Taft Is Right At Radio City And Times Square/The Taft Is Famous For Fine Food/Nationally Advertised/Tourist Information Bureau Sets Up Itineraries For Every Taste/Direct 5¢ Subway To World’s Fair-Is Just Across The Street…” Illustrations show people on subway headed to Trylon & Perisphere. Large text below reads “Low World’s Fair Rates” and lists room prices from “May 11 To October 27, 1940.” Poster is folded as issued. Strong color. Nicely illustrated. Fine. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.
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