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Antique 1890-1892 Halligan's Illustrated World's Fair Bound Folio Chicago Fair
Antique Halligan's Illustrated World's Fair: A Pictorial and Literary History of the World's Columbian Exposition
Publisher: Jewell N. Halligan, Chicago, U.S.A.
Format: Large Folio Bound Collection (325 Pages Total) Starts from Volume I, No. 1 (1890) through Volume III, No. 13 (September, 1892).
Item Description:
Up for sale is a rare, antique bound volume of The Illustrated World's Fair published by Jewell N. Halligan. Spanning a total of 325 pages, this historically significant folio chronicles the immense planning, architecture, and construction phases leading up to the historic 1893 Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) extensive collection begins with the premiere issue from 1890 and runs continuously until September 1892. It is packed with incredible full-page illustrations, progress reports, portraits of key organizers (including Director-General Col. George R. Davis and Edward B. Butler), and fascinating period advertisements from the era.
Condition Details:
• Cover/Binding: The front cover is completely detached. The spine and outer binding show significant wear, scuffing, and aging consistent with its 130+ year history.