The Centennial Exposition, Described and Illustrated. de Ingram, J. S - 1876

Philadelphia, Hubbard Brothers, 1876. Hard Cover. Being A Concise And Graphic Description Of This Grand Enterprise, Commemorative Of The First Centenary of American Independence, 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, Archaeological 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 Fair, and illustrating the best achievements of human genius, industry and skill from all lands and all peoples. The Whole Profusely Illustrated. Prepared with Great Care from Official Sources and Material gathered on the Ground. 770 p., folding map, [6] p. of advertising; illus.; 22.5 cm. Publisher's maroon cloth boards decorated in gold, corners & edges worn, spine bleached; Stock#29100. VG.