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Lot 9

BLAKE, William. Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1867.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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BLAKE, William. Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, 1867.
Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington. 1869 and 1870.

5 volumes. 8vo. Half bound leather on marbled boards. Marbled edges. Raised spine and gilt title.

Each volume is approximately 400 pp., with folding plates of schematics, maps, and mechanical drawings.

Each volume is H: 9 3/8 x W: 6 1/4 x D: 1 3/4 in.

Condition

Fair to poor. Corners scuffed and bumped. Spines sun faded. Lacking volume five. Slight toning throughout.

Bookplate: "John A. Davidson."

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.