C.-L. Huard - Livre d'or de l'Exposition - 1889

A fascinating illustrated edition of this commemorative work dedicated to the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889, a major event of France under the Third Republic and a showcase intended to present to the world the industrial, scientific, technical, artistic and commercial advances of the late 19th century-

Designed as a true testament of the exposition, this Guest Book seeks to preserve the memory of the buildings, pavilions, works, inventions, ceremonies and personalities that contributed to the radiance of this immense international event-

The Exposition of 1889 holds particular importance as it marks the centenary of the French Revolution and, through monumental architecture and a spectacular staging of progress, asserts France's economic, industrial and cultural power-

C.-L. Huard - Guest Book of the Exposition - 1889 - Volume I - L. Boulanger -
404 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the volume in its original red half-sheepskin binding, handling wear, some minor flaws on the cover, lower spine uncovered, corners worn, speckled edges, smooth spine adorned with borders and golden rosettes, gilded title-

Good interior condition, light browning, the work enriched with beautiful color and black engravings off the text including on double-page spreads, clean text, endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy-

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