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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical account of the events leading up to and surrounding the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The author provides a detailed description of the planning, construction, and operation of the fair, as well as the social and cultural impact it had on the city and the nation. Through extensive research, the author has uncovered many little-known stories and anecdotes about the people and events involved in the Exposition, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious undertaking. The book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of this important event in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia, the Centennial Exposition, or the development of the United States in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Philadelphia: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1876. First edition, 1876. Title page absent; book begins with Dedication on page 5. Burlesque humor about American history, illustrated with engravings. Brown pictorial hardcover printed in gilt, 9.75" tall, 82 pages plus 20 pages of Philadelphia advertising. Covers rubbed with some fraying to the extremities, front hinge internally cracked but secure, text block sound, page a bit age-toned but clean, name at top of front free endpaper. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.