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These magnificent Volumes were produced for the Centennial Exhibition and are a comprehensive record of the works presented at the exhibition which was one of the finest assemblages of antiquities, artwork and achievements in history, engineering and science Extensive index identifies artists and all pieces displayed. <P>
Volume 1 contains Fine Art, by Edward Strahan<P>
Volume 2 contains Industrial Arts, by Professor Walter Smith
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Volume 3 contains History, Mechanics and Science, by Joseph M. Wilson
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Illustrator: Many, Volume 1 contains 45 steel engravings and 97 wood engravings of Fine Art, Volumes 2 and 3 also contains many engravings some steel, copper and wood
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Publisher: Gebbie and Barnes - Year published: 1876
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Place Published: Philadelphia
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Jacket Condition: None as issued
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Binding: Half leather
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Size: 9 inches x 11 5/8 inches
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Pages: Volume 1/557 pages, Volume 2/521 pages, Volume 3/375 pages
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Weight: Volume 1 - 7lbs 4 oz, Volume 2 - 5lbs 2 oz, Volume 3 - 4lbs. Total 16 lbs not including shipping box.
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Book Condition: All engravings have tissue guards and all are bright and clear, brightly colored endpapers and edges in red with yellow and blue, 4 raised gilt bands on spine, leather spine and corners are worn and bumped, board edges are beveled, all pages bright, binding tight, all pages tight, front board on Volume 2 cracked but still well attached.
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