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Paris Universal Exposition
Paris Universal Exposition
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Heading: (Paris Universal Exposition)
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Title: Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1878
Place Published: Washington
Publisher:Government Printing Office
Date Published: 1880
Description:


5 volumes. Illustrated with plates of photogravures, wood engravings, plans, views, etc. of various collectibles, buildings, etc.; folding plates (some in color). (8vo) original green cloth, stamped and lettered in gilt. First Edition.



Contains: fine arts, architecture, education, textiles, metal work, ceramics, glass, engines, clocks, railway apparatus, agricultural, horticulture and various awards. "Among its attractions were the Trocadero Palace, designed by Bourdais and Davioud, and, on the opposite bank of the Seine, the Palais de l'Industrie, planned by Hardie. Eiffel worked on the vestibules and the main entrance of this building facing the Seine" - Davis, p.84.

Condition
Soiling, mild shelf wear, 1" mended tear to lower spine of Volume V; hinges tender and/or starting to crack, scattered foxing; very good overall.
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Paris Universal Exposition

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