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1876rif. 57711Philadelphia PA: National Publishing Co. 1876. One oblong atlas folio hand-coloured lithograph sized 26 x 20.5 in. still retaining fairly wide borders printing above & below centered image w/ hand-coloured border some minor toning & aging from original backing minor tidemark to upper left corner edgewear slight tears very minor predation scuffing to blank right margin still a nice strong image retaining some of the original colouring. First edition variant issue of this scarce birds-eye view of the buildings and sites at the first World’s Fair in the United States celebrating the Centennial. This depicts the trees grass shrubs pedestrians horse-drawn carriages and walking paths with labels below for the Horticultural Hall Main Exhibition Building Memorial Hall Agricultural Hall Ladies Pavilion Machinery Hall and others. These beautiful birds-eye views were presented to subscribers of the “Centennial History” by sales agents who were also sent extra circulars and liberal commissions as indicated in the margins. These were apparently issued in different sizes and formats with the Huntington hand-coloured copy containing all the text including the imprint at the lower fore-edge and both the Huntington and American Antiquarian Society copies have smaller margins. Bourquin 1808-1897 was a Swiss-American pioneering Philadelphia lithographer who specialized in county maps and atlases but also was known for his innovative lithography and by 1876 maintained between 6 and 20 skilled lithographers to produce portraits and prints. National Publishing Co., unknown
1877rif. 61009New York: D. Appleton & Co. Publishers 1877. Folio. 10.25 x 13 in. iv 164 pp. plus 6 pp. illustrated publisher’s ads. With woodcut engraved illustrations throughout woodcuts in ads as well. Emerald green publisher’s cloth over beveled boards decorative gilt & black borders & lettering on front cover paper spine label w/ manuscript title a.e.g. minor edgewear minor bumping slightly shaken ex-lib markings on endpapers & title still VG- copy. First edition of this wonderfully illustrated depiction of the furnishings artworks silver American cut glass stained-glass windows and more all displayed at the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. Following the lead of the 1851 & 1862 Exhibitions the 1853-54 New York Exhibition and others the Centennial served as a vast space for thousands of vendors and manufacturers to display their wares. Many American artists were featured and these World’s Fairs served as key influences on designers decorators artists architects and the arts. Copies of this are surprisingly uncommon with nearly all listed in Worldcat as electronic or microfilm versions rather than physical. D. Appleton & Co., Publishers, hardcover
1876rif. 60872Philadelphia: n.p. 1876. Oblong folio. 28.25 x 22.75 in. One woodblock-engraved printed linen scarf decorative borders large lozenge medallions for halls sewn at fore-edges minor age toning some spotting & soiling very slight foxing old pin-holes at corners still a VG exemplar. First edition of this wonderfully woodblock printed souvenir linen scarf for the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition held in Philadelphia that year. The large lozenge medallions feature the Main Exhibition Building which covered 21.5 acres constructed of wood & iron framework on 672 stone piers; the Horticultural Hall epitomized floral achievement in gardening and was designed in a Moorish style to be a permanent tribute to the Crystal Palace of London’s 1851 Great Exhibition -- it survived until severely damaged by Hurricane Hazel in 1954; and finally the Art Gallery now known as Memorial Hall and the only large exhibit building still standing on the Exposition site. President’s Washington & Grant anchored the upper corners with Centennial Medallions in the lower corners. [n.p.], unknown
1876rif. 757111876. CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION. Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition. Volume I: Fine Art by Edward Strahan. Volume II: Industrial Art by Professor Walter Smith. Volume III: History Mechanics Science by Joseph M. Wilson. Phila.: Gebbie & Barrie 1876. 1st ed. 4to. Three vols. Profusely illus. with engraved plates and reproductions. 366; 521; 375pp. A very good set in cloth. unknown
1876rif. 154861876. CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION. The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition. Volume I: Fine Art by Edward Strahan. Volume II: Industrial Art by Professor Walter Smith. Volume III: History Mechanics Science by Joseph M. Wilson. Phila.: Gebbie & Barrie 1876. 1st ed. 4to. Three vols. Profusely illus. with engraved plates and reproductions. 366; 521; 375pp. A very good set in orig. 3/4 leather. unknown
1876rif. 60873Philadelphia: n.p. 1876. Oblong folio. 24.75 x 20.75 in. One woodblock-engraved printed linen scarf in red & black decorative borders sewn at left fore-edge minor age toning some spotting & soiling very slight foxing old pin-holes at corners still a VG exemplar. First edition of this nicely printed woodblock-engraved souvenir linen scarf for the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition held in Philadelphia that year featuring the Art Gallery now known as Memorial Hall and the only large exhibit building still standing on the Exposition site. The Memorial Hall was designed by Herman Schwarzmann in a beaux-arts style and reopened in 1877 as the Pennsylvania Museum of Art and included originally the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art. The building now houses the “Please Touch Museum” children’s museum and through assorted funding issues managed to emerge from bankruptcy in 2016 and continue to operate. [n.p.], unknown
1876rif. 47664Philadelphia PA: Thomas S. Hunter E. New Land Centennial Books Pictures 1876. Oblong 24mo. 52 pp unpaginated. 48 sepia-tinted lithograph plates 1 sepia-tinted lithograph map of the grounds. Embossed & decorated brick-red cloth gilt lettering on front cover E. Newland label pasted over Thomas Hunter publisher info at lower fore-edge of title slight rubbing an excellent copy. First edition of this wonderful view book of the buildings and sites at the first World’s Fair in the United States celebrating the Centennial. Thomas S. Hunter, E. New Land, Centennial Books, Pictures, hardcover
1876rif. 60905Philadelphia: Philadelphia Bank Note Company 1876. Oblong 32mo. 3.75 x 2.25 in. One engraved admission ticket on thick paper stock colour-tinted engraving on verso slight age toning very slight edgewear still NF copy from the library of Prof. Marvin Nathan. An original nicely engraved package ticket to the International Exposition in Philadelphia whose original face value was .50¢ each bearing the imprint of the Philadelphia Bank Note Company a depiction of Lady Liberty & Eagle on verso good for one admission at Money Gates. Philadelphia Bank Note Company, unknown
1876rif. 101959Small 3 1/2" x 5" oblong souvenir book embossed red cloth with gilt letters 24 accordion style panels with illustrations two double page. Some slight extremity wear internally bright and clean; very good plus. Somewhat scarce souvenir booklet with numerous illustrations of Philadelphia during the Centennial Exhibition. Illustrations include a panoramic view of Philadelphia Independence Hall the New Post Office Masonic Temple the United States Mint Girard College and the exhibition grounds for the Centennial Celebration. Geo. C. Renkauff,
1876rif. 303823Philadelphia Thomas Hunter 1876. 1876. Oblong small 4to 11 3/8" x 7 1/2". 6 color lithographs on 6 separate sheets. Very good few short tears. Views of Machinery Hall U.S. Government Building Horticultural Hall Agricultural Hall Judges Hall Main Building. No Binding. Very Good. Philadelphia, Thomas Hunter, 1876. unknown
1876rif. 60903Philadelphia: Centennial Views New Excelsior American Views Peoples Series Underwood & Underwood George Barker H.L. Roberts & Co. American Scenery et al 1876-ca. 1926. Twenty-six albumen stereoview photographs 1 coloured sized 5.75 x 3 in. mounted on assorted stereograph boards sized 7 x 3.5 in. many w/ captions faintly w/in negative at lower fore-edge some w/ photographer’s imprint lower fore-edge of board many w/ decorative borders some w/ ink or pencil MS on verso occasional dustsoiling minor edgewear just a couple slightly over-exposed otherwise a good collection from the library of Prof. Marvin Nathan. The Centennial Board of Commissioners awarded the sole license for photography at the exposition just prior to the exhibition to Edward L. Wilson editor of The Philadelphia Photographer who partnered with his good friend William Notman a Scottish-Canadian Photographer as well as Adams of New York and John Fraser. The views included here include the Agricultural Building; Board of Finance Buildings; Machinery Hall interior with the Corliss Engine operating ni the distance; Horticultural Hall along with the Main Entrance and the Exposition grounds. One of the most interesting of the series shows the vast Main Building pavilion under construction with drainage pipes strewn around in the fore-ground while the immense trusses and structural elements slowly march towards the viewer. Most of these images were originally shot by the Centennial Photographic Co. who had proved to be quite successful during the Centennial and the photographers were in great demand through and after the Exhibition which featured over 10 million visitors. Released in a slightly reduced format and licensed out to Underwood & Underwood later Keystone and many others these offered visitors a cut-rate viewing experience. Barker 1844-1894 gained renown originally working for one of Ontario Canada’s leading photographers and later became well-known for his majestic photos of Niagara Falls before a Feb. 1870 destroyed his photo studio although the 800 stereoview negatives were preserved. He later began traveling to shoot views around the United States and released Exposition related images. See: Centennial Photographic Co. Free Library of Philadelphia Digital Collections 2022; James Cremer Woodmere Art Museum 2023; John L. Puckett Centennial Exposition of 1876: An Evolving Cultural Landscape 2023. Centennial Views, New Excelsior, American Views, Peoples Series, Underwood & Underwood, George Barker, H.L. Roberts & Co., Ameri hardcover
1876rif. 60793Philadelphia: Published for the Centennial Catalogue Co. by John R. Nagle & Co. Printed at the Riverside Press 1876. 8vo. 383 1 pp. With woodcut-engraved frontispiece woodcut engravings text illustrations floor plans illustrated ads. Illustrated printed softcovers cover art illust. of the Main Building minor chipping head & foot of spine wear to corners old ink price on front cover still G copy from the library of Prof. Marvin Nathan. Sixth & revised edition of this informative catalogue guide to the 1876 Centennial Exhibition main building which encompassed 21.5 acres constructed of prefabricated pieces with a wood and iron frame resting on a substructure of 672 stone piers and observation towers. It did manage to remain as an exhibit and community space until being demolished in 1881. Published for the Centennial Catalogue Co., by John R. Nagle & Co., Printed at the Riverside Press, paperback
1876rif. 101959Small 3 1/2" x 5" oblong souvenir book embossed red cloth with gilt letters 24 accordion style panels with illustrations two double page. Some slight extremity wear internally bright and clean; very good plus. Somewhat scarce souvenir booklet with numerous illustrations of Philadelphia during the Centennial Exhibition. Illustrations include a panoramic view of Philadelphia Independence Hall the New Post Office Masonic Temple the United States Mint Girard College and the exhibition grounds for the Centennial Celebration. Geo. C. Renkauff, books
1876rif. 303823Philadelphia Thomas Hunter 1876. 1876. Oblong small 4to 11 3/8" x 7 1/2". 6 color lithographs on 6 separate sheets. Very good few short tears. Views of Machinery Hall U.S. Government Building Horticultural Hall Agricultural Hall Judges Hall Main Building. No Binding. Very Good. Philadelphia, Thomas Hunter, 1876. unknown books
1962rif. 13944Seattle: Geo-Graphics Inc 1962. Saddle stapled wrappers. Near Fine/Envelope: Near Fine. R. Morgan illustrations. Tall 8vo. Color illustrated stiff paper wraps saddle stapled two leaves folding out with color illustrations recto and verso points of interest text keyed to illustrations: near fine. In the original mailing envelope: one short end torn light soiling and rubbing to edges. One of the scarcer of the untold Century 21 pieces of ephemera created by the masterful promoters. Now housed in a removable clear archival sleeve with an acid-free backing. Geo-Graphics, Inc unknown
1934rif. 62772Chicago IL: Santa Fe The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co. Rand McNally 1934. 4to. 40pp unpaginated. printed in sepia throughout. With photo illustrations by Kaufmann & Fabry 1 large double-page centerfold photo 1 map. Self-printed photo-illustrated softcovers Art Deco cover art of Chicago World’s Fair rear view of Grand Canyon Native Americans and more slight shelfwear slight rubbing to couple corners still NF bright copy. First edition thus of this nicely illustrated brochure describing the glorious sights to see at the 1934 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Of particular interest are the striking and often moody photographs of Kaufmann and Fabry who was an active commercial photographic firm specializing in architectural photography in Chicago from before 1910 and are still in existence. Worldcat locates 2 copies Northwestern Chicago Public Library. Santa Fe, [The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co., Rand McNally], paperback
rif. 6169Marseille, Imprimerie Samat et Cie, 1906. 1 volume in-4, 341 pp., très nombreuses illustrations photographiques en noir et blanc, 3 cartes dépliantes in fine, reliure demi-basane frottée, plats cartonnés usés, coins émoussés, intérieur en bon état.
1995rif. 18268Paris, Paris-Musées, 1995 1 volume 25 x 28cm Broché sous couverture à larges rabats illustrée couleurs. 240p.; très nombreuses illustrations in texte, en noir et en couleurs. Très bon état.
1989rif. 17528Paris, Editions de la Réunion des musées nationaux, 1989 1 volume 23 x 30,4cm Broché sous jaquette noire au 1er plat illustré couleurs. 495p.; cartes et très nombreuses illustrations en noir et en couleurs. Bon état.
rif. 18740Vienne, Galerie Ulysses, [d.l. 1987] 1 volume 23,4 x 28,2cm Broché sous couverture muette et jaquette aux 1er plat et dos illustrés couleurs et photo au 2nd rabat. 143p.; illustrations en noir in texte, vignettes et pleines pages, 43 planches couleurs. Bon état sauf petites rousseurs sur les tranches et en marges des gardes.
1990rif. 15158Paris / Milan, Réunion des musées nationaux / Olivetti, 1990 1 volume 22,8 x 30cm Broché sous couverture à larges rabats au 1er plat illustré couleurs. XIX + 310p., 1 feuillet; cartes et croquis in texte, 157 planches couleurs + dossier de 14 feuilles en chemise + revue de 12 pages. Très bon état.
rif. 22129Neuchâtel, Musée des Beaux-Arts, 1967. In-4, non paginé, broché, couverture originale illustrée.
1992rif. 10721992, 21 X 27 cm., en feuilles. Estampes de Tjeerd ALKEMA, Marc CHAPIN, François DECK, Alain FLEISCHER, Jean-François LACALMONTIE, Emmanuel SAULNIER et Vladimir SKODA. Livre publié à l'occasion de l'exposition "Champs de Silence" à l'abbaye de Royaumont en 1992. Tirage limité à 110 exemplaires réservés aux auteurs et collaborateurs; le nôtre une des 99 sur vélin de Rives. Signature manuscrite de chaque artiste. Rousseurs sur la chemise rempliée, discrètes sur les estampes. Petit accroc en coiffe de tête.
rif. 62599P., Comité Français des Expositions, 1935, fort volume in 4° broché, V-328 pages ; nombreuses illustrations ; index in-fine ; couverture illustrée.
rif. 19238Paris, Louis Carré, 1953. In-4, 40 pp., broché, couverture originale illustrée, papier cristal de l'éditeur imprimé (petits manques au papier cristal).
