HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S FAIR Being A Complete and Authentic Description of the Columbian Exposition

Philadelphia: Mammoth Publishing Co., 1893. First Edition Thus. . Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Truman, a distinguished correspondent for the NY Times during the Civil War and author, among other works of a classic study on dueling, is the author of this history of the Columbian Exposition, better known now as the Chicago World's Fair. The book covers in detail every aspect of the Exposition from its origin as an idea for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America; the innovative use of electric lighting for the first time at such an event; the assassination of Carter Harrison, the World's Fair Mayor, to its closing on Oct. 30, 1893, and its record-breaking attendance. First Edition Thus (several publishers produced editions of this book). About 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches, 610 pages in light blue cloth-covered boards with a complex pictorial design in red and gold on the front cover and spine. Frontispiece of the Fair grounds and numerous photo-engraved reproductions of the Fair's exhibits and events. Boards show moderate edge and surface wear and light soiling. Spine ends are slightly frayed and color has faded though gilt lettering and decoration on front and spine is intact. All hinges are intact, binding is firm. Text edges show moderate soiling and foxing; previous owner's signature on front end page. Text is clean, complete and unmarked, no tearing or creasing. A very decent copy of this account of a major historic event. [Sorry, due to the size and weight of the book, we cannot accept prioirity/express orders or orders outside the U.S. without significant additional postage.].