Description: TitleThe Book of the Fair an Historical and Descriptive Presentation of the World's Science, Art, and Industry, as Viewed Through the Columbian Exposition at Chicago (world's Fair) in 1893 [First Edition, Issued in paperback]AuthorBancroft, Hubert HoweIllustratorWell IllustratedConditionVery GoodBindingSoft CoverEditionFirst EditionPublisherThe Bancroft Company Publisher Year1893Publisher PlaceChicago and San FranciscoSizeElephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tallDescriptionFIRST EDITION. This is the original paper covered "soft cover" wraps which would then be bound. This was originally issued in 25 parts of 40 pages each. Total pages for the set is 1000 pages. This set, rarely if ever seen in the original paper bindings, is missing numbers 19, 24 & 25. All of these volumes are housed in an original full brown cloth portfolio with gilt lettering on the cover which reads "Book of the Fair". The original linen tie has worn off and the front cover at the right edge is discolored and the cloth spine of the portfolio is splitting and is POOR. The individual 40 page issues in GOOD to EXCELLENT condition except for part 1 which is lacking the grey paper cover. The back cover is present. All other volumes in very good condition with lovely Victorian decorated cover titles and advertisments which will have not been seen by owners of the bound set because it was customary to discard the covers when binding sets. This collection would make a great gift for the Chicago World's Fair collector even if he already has a Bancroft set. He will now have it in the ORIGINAL softcover bindings. Exceptionally rare. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
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