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This is a Souvenir of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York in 1901. That makes this a true turn-of-the-century World’s Fair souvenir, and yes—this predates the 1904 St. Louis fair. The Pan-American Exposition is historically significant for a few reasons: • It celebrated technological progress and international culture • It was one of the first fairs to be illuminated extensively by electric light • President William McKinley was assassinated there in 1901 • It helped define early 20th-century World's Fair design and spectacleThis one is in very rough but honest condition, which is expected for 120+ year old paper: • Heavy toning • Foxing / spotting • Edge loss • Tears • Fragility • Stored in protective sleeve (good move) This is museum-ephemera-level survival, not trash condition. Collectors expect this.