The Masterpieces Of The Centennial International Exhibition: Vols. 1-3
Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, 1875. First edition. Hardcover. 29 x 22 cm. 366 pages: Volume I, Fine Arts --- more than 200 black and white illustrations -- paintings, sculpture, photography and fine art literature. 521 pages: Volume II, Industrial Art -- more than 500 black and white illustrations -- brass, bronze, cabinet furniture, carpets, jewelry, marble, lace, tapestry et al. 375 pages: Volume III, History, Mechanics, Science -- more than 250 black and white illustrations -- looms, bandsaws, engines, boilers, bridges, aqueducts, et al. Contents: Engravings on Steel, Paintings, Sculpture, Engravings On Wood, Engravings Of The Castellani Collection & Engravings Of The Masterpieces Of Photography. Gilt decorated raised bands, spine panels lettered in gilt. Interior contents fresh, very clean; almost as day printed, marbled endpapers. Orig. three quarter brown calf an marbled boards in a striated pattern. Near fine. 3 vols. Item #24332
Price: $350.00