Trylon and Perisphere 1939 New York World’s Fair Book Cohen Heller Chwast 1989 For Sale

Trylon and Perisphere 1939 New York World’s Fair Book Cohen Heller Chwast 1989

Category: Books > Nonfiction > History > North America, or Collectibles > Historical Memorabilia > World’s Fairs

Item specifics

• Author: Barbara Cohen, Steven Heller, Seymour Chwast
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication year: 1989
• Format: Paperback / Softcover (oversize)
• ISBN: 0810924153
• Subject: 1939 New York World’s Fair
• Language: English
• Illustrated: Yes (color)
• Pages: 80
• Size: about 16 x 11 3/8 in.

Condition: Used, Good

Description
Trylon and Perisphere: The 1939 New York World’s Fair by Barbara Cohen, Steven Heller and Seymour Chwast. Harry N. Abrams, 1989. This is an oversize softcover “scrapbook” of the fair, with 290 illustrations, 175 of them in full color. It covers the Trylon and Perisphere theme center, the Futurama exhibit, pavilions, posters, maps, magazine covers, souvenirs and merchandise, including pennants, and fairgoer snapshots. A good reference for collectors of 1939 fair memorabilia, and a strong Art Deco design book.

Condition notes:

• Glossy black cover shows light scuffing and scratches, mostly on the back cover, along with some dust marks.
• There is a visible crease or crack line near the upper right corner of the front cover.
• Light wear to the corners and edges.
• Pages appear clean and bright, no writing, markings or water damage; binding appears tight.
• [Confirm the ISBN and copyright page. Add “First Edition” only if the copyright page supports it.]
• Please see all photos, which are part of the description.

Ships securely packed because of the large size.