Halligan's illustrated world: a portfolio of photographic views of the World's Columbian Exposition / carefully selected by Jewell N. Halligan with an introductory article and descriptions by John McGovern, editor
Chicago: R. R. Donnelley & Sons, 1894.
Oblong folio, black cloth with gold illustration and title lightly faded, abrasions and repairs to binding, 10 3/4 x 15 3/4". 328pp bl & wh photogravures. Lacks front end paper and title page scuffed, spine reinforced, some stains but otherwise in very good condition with many illustrations of pavilions.
"Halligan's Illustrated World's Fair" refers to a series of publications that documented the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Jewell N. Halligan was the publisher, and the publications included photographic views, literary articles, and other content related to the fair. The fair was held in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World.
Language: English
Price: $475.00
Item #329876