Illustrated Catalogue of The Great Exhibition

PHOTOS
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PUBLISHER
George Virtue; Bradbury and Evans.

BINDING

Leather bound with embossed design, banded spine, gilt lettering and decoration. Marbled endpapers. Gilt block edges.

BOOK CONDITION
Boards have some general wear and some scuffing. Hinges slightly weak but binding secure. A little foxing, mainly to outer leaves. Printed pages and images remain largely clear with just some faint marking.

DUST JACKET
No.

EDITION
1851.

DESCRIPTION
The catalogue produced to accompany the Great Exhibition of 1851. Includes very many engravings and descriptions of the multitude of manufactured goods on display. A most fascinating record of Prince Albert's remarkable project. Large volume 328 pp plus appendices. 25 x 33cm.