The Graphic history of the fair : containing a sketch of international expositions, a review of the events leading to the discovery of America, and a history of the World's Columbian Exposition held in the city of Chicago, state of Illinois, May 1 to October 31, 1893 : describing the notable features in the several departments, the sculpture of buildings and grounds, the department edifices, the state and foreign buildings and pavilions, the exhibits, etc., etc
Book
1894 (published)
1894 (published)
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239 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 41 cm.
"With nearly one thousand illustrations" - t.p.
Cover design and initial decorations on pp. 121 and 185 attributed to Will Bradley in: American printer and lithographer, Aug. 1936, p. 36.
"With nearly one thousand illustrations" - t.p.
Cover design and initial decorations on pp. 121 and 185 attributed to Will Bradley in: American printer and lithographer, Aug. 1936, p. 36.
Object details
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| Title | The Graphic history of the fair : containing a sketch of international expositions, a review of the events leading to the discovery of America, and a history of the World's Columbian Exposition held in the city of Chicago, state of Illinois, May 1 to October 31, 1893 : describing the notable features in the several departments, the sculpture of buildings and grounds, the department edifices, the state and foreign buildings and pavilions, the exhibits, etc., etc |
| Brief description | Book, 'The Graphic history of the fair : containing a sketch of international expositions, a review of the events leading to the discovery of America, and a history of the World's Columbian Exposition held in the city of Chicago, state of Illinois, May 1 to October 31, 1893', Chicago (58 Dearborn Street) : The Graphic Company, 1894. |
| Physical description | 239 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 41 cm. "With nearly one thousand illustrations" - t.p. Cover design and initial decorations on pp. 121 and 185 attributed to Will Bradley in: American printer and lithographer, Aug. 1936, p. 36. |
| Other number | NE.97.0007 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041997049523 |
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