World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Chicago, Illinois , 1893. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Neither author nor publisher is stated, but appears to have been published in 1893, the year of the Columbian Exposition of 1893, held in Chicago. Handsome little tome containing fine and sharp duotone (white and light gray) illustrations (engravings) on laminated card-stock. Bound in accordion-style, the final two having been split at the fold and then neatly tape-repaired. Panels are 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" tall and wide, respectively. Titles include "View Looking South over the Lagoon," "Mining Building," "Machinery Hall" (double-page), "Woman's Building" (double-page) and many others. Covers are brown paper over boards, with gray, gilt and black illustrations and with gilt lettering to cover. 14 panels, all in.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 357158
- Title
- World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Place of Publication
- Chicago, Illinois
- Date Published
- 1893
- Size
- 8vo 8" - 9" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- World Exposition Columbian Exposition Chicago Illinois 1893
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana/Regional Interest;
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About the Seller
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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