Description

Hardcover, deep purple cloth lettered in gold on spine and front cover. blind-stamped on rear cover. 770 pages followed by 6 unnumbered pages of publisher’s ads. Illustrated with 182 engravings, many full page with one fold-out plate and a large fold-out map of the exhibition’s grounds at rear. First edition. “Including History of the Centennial from Inception to Final Closing Ceremonies, Description of the Principal Buildings, Foreign Pavilions, Booths and State Buildings, with Their Interesting Displays, Exhibits of Resources and Products of the Nations of the World; the Most Ingenious Devices in Machinery Hall, Woman’s Work in Woman’s Pavilion, Mineralogical, Archæological and Geological Collections from All States of the Union, the Wonders of the Swiss Watch Department, the Centennial Live Stock Exhibition, Memorial Parades and Anniversaries of Various Orders, Great State Days, Awards to Exhibitors Foreign and American, and numerous other subjects showing the magnitude and character of the New World’s Eair, and illustrating the best achievements of human genius, industry and skill from all lands and all peoples.” [from title-page]. No previous ownership marks. Some light wear and soiling to cloth from age and spine sunned to light brown with gold lettering still quite legible. Inner hinges strong. A clean, tight and internally unmarked copy with no writing, foxing or staining to text black. Very good.