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New Member
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That's incredibly cool! I'm a big fan of the fair (and a Chicago native). It's hard to imagine something impacting the people of this city (county, and even World) in the way that fair did!
The matchbox's depiction of the coin makes it especially cool. It's like a conmemorative souvenir of a commemorative souvenir! Now I've got another item to keep my eyes out for!
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Moderator
 United States
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This post by our resident master commems causes me to ask a simple question ...
When will the ultimate book on the classic commemorative series ... and related materials ... be published?
I remain in line as subscriber #1 to such a book that complies all of commems outstanding research, knowledge and honest sharing with us for all these years of contributions.
David
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is very cool.
Was there an "Official" logo for the exposition that was used on officially authorized souvenirs and badges or was the coin the main for sale item and hence the design was use don other items for sale there at the time?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That is such a choice item. Care to estimate a value should I buy a hunting license for one of these?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow ... eye nice ...
Excellent addition to your collection.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Lovely! Thanks for the images & write-up!
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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If I had a nickel for every time I heard that.... @CelticKnot: I'm afraid I don't understand. I truly was reorganizing my ephemera. I recently purchased uniformly-sized archival storage bags and spent some time moving all of my commemorative ephemera into them and grouping related pieces into larger archival bags. @moxking: Above I mentioned that one sold for $246 back in Nov-15 and that one was currently listed on ebay at $95. In the hours following my post last night, the bids on ebay pushed the current one to $157.50 - cause and effect or coincidence? @jack jeckel: I'm not sure if there was an official logo for the Exposition. Judging by the fact that I don't see the same design appear on lots of different souvenirs, I would tend to say there wasn't. Common themes were images of Columbus, the Ferris Wheel and buildings at the Expo. Images of the commemorative half dollar were not typically used. I think that is what makes the piece above unusual. @nickelsearcher: Maybe someday! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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@commems, it was an attempt at humor, and a poor one apparently. I have no doubt you were doing so (and I would expect nothing less given your impressive collection), but that's a phrase I've heard exactly once in my lifetime. So if I had a nickel for every time... I'd have a nickel.  Again, a weak attempt at humor. Carry on... |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@CK: Thanks for the explanation. Sorry I missed your joke - went right over my head (and I didn't even need to duck!). I'll try harder next time! We all need to laugh in life!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You may want to post your ephemera collection over the next few days PLEASE!  It would take me 1 post to show my collection. This is a very cool item with a story to match. And as for the MS-65 Colombian, I must say you have a great eye for coins. Great toning. When reading CelticKnot's comment, I knew what he was getting at as a collection US commemorative coin ephemera is so rare. It reminded me of a Spongue Bob episode where Squidward, a very dry and sarcastic character, once said to Sponge Bob "If I had a dollar for every brain you didn't have, I'd have one dollar." |
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This is an excellent find. Thank you for sharing it with us.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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You may want to post your ephemera collection over the next few days PLEASE! I've actually been posting items from my collection for the last three or four years. Type "ephemera" in the "Search this Forum" box on the main US Commemoratives / NCLT page, many/most of my posts that discuss commemorative ephemera should be listed. The match safe that is currently listed on ebay is up to $208.50 with three days left in the auction. Who knew this US commemorative coin related collectible had such demand? Not me! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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01/26/2017 5:10 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great and interesting post!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am in line to buy your book as well, Commems.
At first I wondered - have you tried lighting a match with it?
I assume not.
Then I wondered more seriously if there is evidence of it having been used to store or strike matches. I would think the sulfur or other chemicals in the matches might leave distinctive marks or coloration.
-wheatiefan
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