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USSR — Flyer “Unión soviética, pabellón soviético, el carácter soviético. (La guía mas breve de la URSS.)”
This brochure is one of the most widely distributed documents to the public during Expo 67. It is easily found for resale on online auction sites. It is very graphic and colorful, drawing inspiration from a space exploration theme. It describes the Soviet pavilion, with a map of the different levels. It comes in various…
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KUWAIT — Flyer “Kuweit Shipping Company”
Although not very interesting in terms of content, this is one of the very few paper testimonials distributed at the Kuwait Pavilion. In protest at Canada’s attitude to the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors (the Six-Day War), the Kuwait Pavilion closes its doors at the end of May and leaves the Exhibition.
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GERMANY — Receipt “Berlin Restaurant—German Pavilion”
This receipt from the German Pavilion restaurant, under the direction of Georg Reiss, embodies a precious souvenir of Expo’s culinary effervescence. The establishment was an iconic destination at Expo 67, offering an authentic experience of German cuisine. Following this success, Reiss opened the restaurant “Le Vieux-Munich” in October 1969 at the corner of René-Lévesque and…
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USSR — Diploma “Почетная Грамота (Pochotnaya gramota)”
A rather exceptional piece, this is a merit diploma for a worker on the Soviet Pavilion, comrade Aleksandr Semyonovitch Arkharov. Unfortunately, we do not know his exact role on the pavilion. Here is the translation: Diploma of honor. Comrade Aleksandr Semyonovich ARKHAROV. Is awarded for the successful work of the Soviet section at the World…
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FRANCE — Booklet “French Caribbean”
Tourist promotion booklet for the French West Indies. “Columbus discovered Guadeloupe on November 4, 1493. He named it after a monastery in Spain, keeping a promise he had made to Spanish monks. Over the centuries, control of the island changed hands many times, but it finally became a department of France in 1946. Martinique is…
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I. KALIN — Book “Expo 67 : Building Materials Systems and Techniques”
Survey of Building Materials, Systems and Techniques used at the Universal and International Exhibition of 1967. Montreal, Canada. “The publication is, in this respect, an extension of the Exhibition. It informs the researcher, the builder and those interested in art of processes and methods which determined forms and conditioned functions. It simultaneously consecrates the research…
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VENEZUELA — Booklet “Venezuela”
General presentation booklet on the country: institutions, statistics, economy, infrastructures.
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UNITED STATES — Philately “Souvenir Cover, The Canadian Pavilion”
Philatelic envelope of the “First Day of Issue”. It includes the stamp issued by Canada Post for Expo 67. It is stamped by the postal service of the American Pavilion. The American stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation is also stamped with the words “First Day of Issue”. The envelope is exceptional…
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MAURITIUS — Booklet “Mauritius, Innerspace Eldorado”
A look at Mauritius, through its history and natural wealth. Tourist promotion.
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MONACO — Flyer “The Monaco Game”
Contest for 15 days vacation for 2 people in the Principality of Monaco.
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INDIA — Booklet “Le pavillon Inde, expo 67”
Mini guide to the India Pavilion: furniture, jewelry, lifestyle, history, export, atomic energy and Indian cuisine.
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HABITAT 67 — Dossier “Habitat 67 – Phase 1”
This document is a summary description of the first phase of Habitat 67 construction and its concept. It details the circulation and construction systems, as well as the structural and mechanical aspects. A brief presentation of the site. It also reveals the contracts and subcontracting.
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GHANA — Booklet “Ghana at a glance”
Promotional brochure on Ghana.
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GREAT BRITAIN — Bookmark “Books from Britain”
Promotional bookmark for the British book store.
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FRANCE — Program “Prestige de Paris – Garden of stars”
Program of the performance Prestige de Paris – Garden of the stars during the World Festival. The document contains the ticket for the October 12, 1967 performance pasted on one of the pages. The show includes a patchwork of French culture: variety shows with Mick Micheyl, cabaret cancan with the Doriss Girls from the Moulin…