Centennial Newspapers - Philadelphia Exposition 1876
The "Centennial Gazette" and "Centennial and
Journal of the Exposition" were published with the objective
of providing comprehensive information about the Centennial Exposition
and other Philadelphia attractions to visitors and other interested
people. Included were articles on the exhibitions themselves,
foreign dignitaries attending the event as well as poetry, fiction,
and engaging news articles. The newspapers were comprised of one
large sheet folded in quarters to produce eight pages. The "Centennial
Gazette" was published weekly and monthly and remained in
print after the close of the Exposition as a National and Literary
Family Newspaper. "Centennial and Journal of the Exposition"
was published monthly.
January 31, 1876
Centennial Gazette - January 31, 1876 Issue. Lead article
and etching - University of Pennsylvania Hospital Department.
The paper is in fairly decent condition considering its age. There
are tears at the fold lines. 13" w. x 26" h. (Stock
number 003wf76news1) $35.00
June 19, 1876
Centennial Gazette - June 19, 1876 Issue. Lead article
and etching - The Department of Public Comfort. The paper is yellowed,
with rough edges and a hole in the center with paper loss. There
are tears at the fold lines. 13" w. x 26" h. (Stock
number 003wf76news2) $30.00
October 1974
Centennial and Journal of the Exposition. October 1874
Issue. Lead article and etching - The Main Exhibition Building.
Very nice condition. Slight yellowing, edge roughness. 13"
w. x 20" h. (Stock number 003wf76news3) $35.00
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