NYWF 1939 FRENCH PAVILION MENUS/WINE AND DRINK LISTS.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Value Code:
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Item Description
Lot of 5. Each has mention of the New York World’s Fair 1939. First is 5.5x7” fold-over drink list. Text at inside top suggests “Ask The Waiter For Our ‘Special French Wine List’.” Lt. wear. Vertical crease. VG. Second is 6x7.5” tri-fold cocktail/wine list. Cover illustration shows man with cane wearing suit tipping his hat while black Scottie dog walks at his side. Implied to be FDR and his dog Fala. Lt. wear. VF. Next is the above mentioned "Special French Wine List" 8.75x11.5”. Printed artwork on cover is protected by tissue paper. Black string binding. 20-page wine list. Under "Cognacs", “Remy-Martin & Co. Grande Champagne Carafe Louis XIII is listed for $2.00 per glass. Today that same offering would run at least $125 per glass. Handling wear to tissue paper covering, o/w cover and contents Exc. Last are two 9.25x12” bright red, white and blue menus for "Le Restaurant Francais", the high end restaurant at the French Pavilion. Contents of both are the same. Bright, clean star-spangled covers are Exc. A nice grouping.
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