Columbian Exposition - Final Report of the California World's Fair Commission

This 6.0 x 9.125 inch, 240 page hardcover book is the 1894 first edition of this title with that date on the title page. This copy is in fine condition. In considering the age of this book - - that fine condition does show just the slightest bit of whitening to the four corners and a touch of crinkling to the very spine extremities - - but beyond that the brown cloth covers - - with embossed decoration and gilt titling and 1893 date on the front panel and spine - - are exceptionally clean and bright. The interior text shows an applied sticker to the front paste-down with the printed -*Compliments of California Worlds Fair Commission kindly acknowledges receipt to T. C. Judkins, Flood Building, San Francisco, California.*- There are also two small stamps - - one on each of the front and rear endpapers - - -*Property of Pasadena Historical Society.*- There is a previous owners inked name on the ffep but beyond that the pages are fine with no additional markings or damage showing - - and with the pages filled with black-and-white photos of various exhibits from California counties and organizations - - and with extensive descriptions of exhibits and their contents. The rear 100+ pages give listings and charts of exhibits items along with exhibitors and their addresses. 240 pages.…