🌟 RARE 1943 Edition: PAGEANT OF THE PACIFIC by MIGUEL COVARRUBIAS - Pacific House, San Francisco World's Fair 🌟

This is a significant and rare piece of mid-century art and World's Fair history, an official publication for the famous "Pageant of the Pacific" murals by the renowned Mexican artist and ethnologist, Miguel Covarrubias.

Item Details

* Title: A PAGEANT OF THE PACIFIC

* Author/Artist: Miguel Covarrubias

* Publisher: Pacific House (A California Corporation)

* Copyright Date: 1943 (First copyrighted 1940)

* Association: Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE), San Francisco World's Fair (1939-1940), Treasure Island.

Historical Significance & Key Selling Points

This pamphlet/book is directly tied to the six monumental murals Covarrubias created for the Pacific House at the 1939/1940 San Francisco World's Fair. It is a piece of historical ephemera that outlines the vision and execution of a landmark work of art and cultural diplomacy.

* Covarrubias's Masterpiece: The text describes the murals as embodying "an interchange which should have their home in San Francisco." This book is the first documented publication of the engravings reproducing his murals and text (as stated on the descriptive page).

* The Pacific House Vision: The publication details the high-minded purpose of the Pacific House—to extend knowledge of the countries of the Pacific Basin and create friendly relations—which became a "living reality first took form" at the Fair.

* Rare 1943 Edition: The copyright page explicitly shows both the 1940 and 1943 copyright dates. The descriptive page is dated October, 1943, indicating this was published during WWII and reflects on the war's impact and the post-war vision of Pacific commerce and culture. This later date is less common than the 1940 edition and speaks to the enduring mission of Pacific House.

* Prestigious Affiliations: The director list includes prominent California figures and scholars, such as Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul (Honorary President), A. L. Kroeber, and other notable names, lending academic and historical weight to the publication.

This is a softcover pamphlet that shows wear consistent with its age (80+ years). The cover exhibits some creases and natural toning/discoloration (see photos), but the interior pages are clean, and the text is fully legible. The binding remains intact. Overall, it is a sturdy, highly collectible piece of ephemera.

A Must-Have For Collectors of:

* Miguel Covarrubias Art and Works

* San Francisco History and Ephemera

* Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) / Treasure Island World's Fair Memorabilia

* Pictorial Map and Ethnography Publications

* Mid-Century Art and Cultural History

Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of the ambitious, forward-looking history of the Pacific Basin as envisioned by one of the 20th century's great cultural figures!

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