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World's Columbian Exposition 1893 Art & Arch.

Title: World's Columbian Exposition, MDCCCXCIII: Art and Architecture
Author: Walton, Wilton
Description: 2 volumes (of 3). Illustrated with 1 photogravure plate from a painting, 8 color photolithographic plates of paintings, in paper mats; halftones from photographs; most with captioned interleaves. 19¼x14, loose leaves in blue cloth portfolios, decorated in gilt.The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was deemed the most marvelous World's Fair to have yet occurred, "each of these is greater than the last - Paris topped Philadelphia, and is outdone by Chicago," and it assembled the leading examples of culture from around the world. The two volumes of Art the largest, and included are paintings, sculpture and etchings by the leading artists of the day.
Heading: (World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago)Place Published: Philadelphia
Publisher: George Barrie
Date Published: [1893]