The Centennial Exposition, described and illustrated, being a
concise and graphic description of this grand enterprise, commemorative
of the First Centennary of American Independence, the whole profusely
illustrated. J. S. Ingram. Philadelphia: Hubbard Bros., 770 pages
including a fold-out map of the fair grounds. The cover reads
"Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants
Thereof - 1776-1876 - Its Blessings We Celebrate." Very nice
engravings. Cover looks as though another book stuck to it, ink
stains, rubbing, spine partially split. (DUP) (Stock number 003wf76-0715c)
$100.00 
The Centennial Exposition, described and illustrated, being a
concise and graphic description of this grand enterprise, commemorative
of the First Centennary of American Independence, the whole profusely
illustrated. J. S. Ingram. Philadelphia: Hubbard Bros., 770 pages
including a fold-out map of the fair grounds. Very nice engravings.
Covers and several pages at the beginning of the book are detached.
Identical book to the one above but in lesser condition. Interior
is clean and sound and still a very desirable piece. (Stock number
003wf76-0715f) $75.00 
Centennial Portfolio 1876 - A Souvenir of the International Exhibition
at Philadelphia. Lithographic views of fifty of its principal
buildings, with letter-press description by Thompson Westcott.
Philadelphia: Thomas Hunter, 1876. 11" x 7.5" Cover
and corners rubbed and torn, spine slightly split, interior clean
and tight. (DUP) (Stock number 003wf76-0715d) $110.00 
United States Centennial Commission. International Exhibition,
1876. Reports of the President, Secretary, and Executive Committee
together with the Journal of the Final Session of the Commission,
Vol. II. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1880. Great resource.
Very good condition. (Stock number 003wf0826b) $75.00 
United States Centennial Commission. International Exhibition,
1876. Reports and Awards Vol. III, Groups I and II. Edited by
Francis A. Walker. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1880.
Group I includes Minerals, Mining, and Metallurgy, including the
Machinery. Group II includes Pottery, Porcelains, Bricks, Clays,
Cements, and their Materials, etc. Great resource. Very good condition.
(Stock number 003wf0826c) $75.00 
United States Centennial Commission International Exhibition 1876.
Reports and Awards, Vol. VII, Groups XXI-XXVII. Edited by Francis
A. Walker, Chief of the Bureau of Awards. Washington: Government
Printing Office, 1880., includes a fold-out map of the fair grounds.
Includes machine-tools for metal, wood, and stone; machines, etc.
used in sewing and making clothing; agricultural machines, implements
of agriculture, horticulture and gardening; instruments and apparatus
of hygiene, medicine, surgery, prosthesis, etc.; instruments of
precision, research, experiment, and illustration, including telegraphy
and music; architecture and engineering; plastic and graphic art
including painting and sculpture, industrial and architectural
designs, interior decorations, and stained glass. Fabulous resource
for anyone interested in social, scientific, artistic, and business
history of the United States. Loaded with the names of companies
and organizations some well known, most totally obscure. Front
and back cover stains otherwise very nice condition for its age.
(Stock number 003wf76-0715b) $75.00 
Josiah Allen's Wife as a P. A. and P. I. - Samantha at the Centennial.
Hartford, Conn.: American Publishing Co., 1891, 580 pages. Cover
and spine rubbed and soiled, paper yellowed. (Stock number 003wf76-0715e)
$50.00 
Memorial of the International Exhibition 1876. 48 Views. Thos.
Hunter Publisher, 716 Filbert St. Phila. A 3 1/4" x 5"
volume of engraved view. Condition is rougher than we'd prefer
- Some fabric loss on front cover, cover loose but attached. In
spite of this, this little volume manages to be an attractive
example of a scarce centennial exposition souvenir. (Stock number
003wf1218b) $50.00 
1776-1876 Centennial Photographic Co. - Edward L. Wilson and W.
Irving Adams Proprietors, International Exhibition, Philadelphia.
Carte d'Visite marked "In Ye Olden Times." Picture of
a log cabin with a number of women performing household duties.
Corners soft, edges rubbed but in remarkably good condition for
its age. (Stock number 003wf0407aa) $25.00 
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. New York, November 18, 1876.
Cover - New York City - The Tilden Procession, November 2d . .
. Knickerbockers to the Front for Reform. 16 page publication
includes an extensive article about Souvenirs at the Centennial
as well as several pages of drawings and sketches. 11.25"
x 16" Removed from a bound volume. One page detached. (Stock
number 003wf0417e) $35.00 
Plate from Harper's Weekly - October 21, 1876. Plate depicts The
Centennial - The Wines of the Rhine, Agriculture Hall. - From
a Sketch by Tom R. Davis. 10" x 15" Nice condition.
(Stock number 003wf0417f) $25.00 
United
States Centennial Commission. International Exhibition, 1876.
Reports and Awards Vol. VI, Groups XV-XX. Edited by Francis A.
Walker. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1880. 707 pages.
Includes Builders' hardware, edge-tools, cutlery; Military and
sporting arms, weapons, explosives; Carriages, vehicles, and accessories;
Railway-plant, rolling-stock and apparatus; Road engines; Vessels
and apparatus of transportation; Motors, hydraulic and pneumatic
apparatus. Very good condition. (Stock number 003wf0718ww) $75.00
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