Description: The Century: Its Fruits and its Festival. Being a History and Description of the Centennial Exhibition, with a Preliminary Outline of Modern Progress. By Edward C. Bruce and printed in Philadelphia by J.B. Lippincott and Co. 1877, 252 pp, 9.5” x 6.5”, 8vo, hardcover decorative full cloth. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards, primarily along edges and corners. Binding on bottom half of spine appears to have been loose and subsequently glued down. Some cracking to hinges at front and rear. Light markings and marginalia. Nicely illustrated throughout with numerous black-and-white sketches of various sizes. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the history and overview of the Centennial Exhibition (also known as the Centennial Exposition) and its exhibits, which ran from May to November of 1876 to commemorate the United States’ centenary. Includes small publisher’s catalogue at rear. COLU1877QBCB-0524-aj1683
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadlephia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Edward C. Bruce
Region: North America
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott and Co.
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1877
