Description: Centennial Portfolio: A Souvenir of the International Exhibition at Philadelphia, Comprising Lithographic Views of Fifty of its Principal Buildings, with Letter-Press Description. By Thompson Westcott and printed in Philadelphia by Thomas Hunter. 1876. 7.25” x 11.25”. Hardcover decorative full cloth with gilt lettering. Overall good, with superficial rubbing and wear to boards, including scuffing to top right corner of front board. Some cracking to rear hinge. Text block remains bound well. 1876 inscription at front. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Tape to back of foldout at rear of text block. Includes 1883 insurance certificate affixed to rear of book. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece produced for the International Exposition in Philadelphia, containing 52 tinted lithographs and two black-and-white maps of the exposition grounds. Compliments of the American Sewing Machine Co. in Philadelphia. COLU1876BFGX-0824-aj2331
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Thompson Westcott
Region: North America
Publisher: Thomas Hunter
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1876
