The Book of the Fair, v.1

1979.21.001.JPG

Dublin Core

Title

The Book of the Fair, v.1

Identifier

1979.21.001

Subject

1890s
Exhibitions
Chicago World's Fair
Books

Description

Hardcover book with leather wrapped boards and all edges gilt. Brown leather spine and corners with dark brown leatherette covers. Gilded title: "Book of the Fair" with gilt illustration of a domed exhibit hall. Volume 1. Maroon marbled pastedowns. Contains account of the exhibits at the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893. Black and whtie illustrations and images throughout, 508 pages.

Date

1895

Format

16" x 12" x 2"

Publisher

Bancroft Company, Publishers, Chicago

Language

English