Author: VIRTUE & CO
Title: Paris Exhibition Catalogue 1867 published with 'The Art Journal' 1867-1867. [2 uniform vols].
Description: London, Virtue & Co, 1867-1868. Vol 1; marbled end papers, frontis, viii, 276pp incl some text illustrations plus 28 single-sided plates (one plate called for opposite page 4 is not present and we can find no evidence of there ever having been one); xii, 216pp incl many text illustrations. Vol 11; viii, 288pp incl illustrations plus pp217-331 of Exhibition Catalogue. Beautiful gilt lettered and embossed red leather binding and with highly gilt decorated spine, 33x27. All edges gilt. A handsome set. These splendid volumes contain a comprehensive record of this great Exposition, its pavilions and exhibits. It was similar in scale and ambition to the Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851. Magnificent bindings.

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