Lot 4673
(Chicago World's Fair - 1893). The Book of the Fair, Part IV, by Bancroft. From possibly the rarest of the set of plate books issued for the 1893 World's Fair. A magnificent, oversized volume (17¾ x 13¼ in.) with 48 full-color, chromolithographic plates of scenes at the Fair; the balance of the engravings are striking black and white. Executed by some of the best artists of the period. Each print is faux-matted and tipped-in with an onion-paper overlay. Hardboard covers are half Morocco, with Art Nouveau-style decorated green and gold paper. Front cover is slightly separated, with some light chipping and paper loss on the spine and edges. The plates are in excellent condition and could be sold separately. A beautiful volume for the World's Fair collector.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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