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Lot 55
JOHNSON, Rossiter (editor) (1840-1931). A History of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
Estimate: $100 - $200
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JOHNSON, Rossiter (editor) (1840-1931). A History of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1897-1898.
A History of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 : by authority of the Board of Directors, edited by Rossiter Johnson.
In four volumes. Includes frontispieces, illustrations, plates, portraits, plans.
Bound in ¾ red leather, marbled boards with gilt borders, raiders bands, gilt decorative spine, marbled endpapers.
Of an edition of 500 copies. Number 452.
H: 11 W: 8 1/2 in.
Exlibris copy, with stamp at t.p. “Dominican College.” With label on front pastedown endpaper, “Donated from the Library of Rev. J. A. Birkhauser.” With call number on spine of each volume, “069.019 C43.” With label on rear endpapers, “Rare Book Collection / Do Not Circulate.”
Condition
Very Good. Rubbed corners.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 11.00
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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