Masterpieces of Industrial Art & Sculpture at the International Exhibition 1862.

London, Day & Son, Folio, [15 x 23ins]. 1863.

Stock Status: In Stock
£250
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Description

Additional chromolithographed title, damaged + 102 chromo-lithographic prints, (colour printed), after W.R. Tymms, A. Warren, and G. Macculloch with descriptive text by J. B Waring. All prints & text loose. Marginal foxing & nicks to outer blank margins. Original gilt decorative cloth, rubbed. Showing:- fabrics, jewellery, rugs, sculptures, furniture, porcelain, plates, silver and glass wares, and wallpaper, etc.The International Exhibition of 1862 was sponsored by the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Trade, and featured over 28,000 exhibitors from 36 countries, representing a wide range of industry, technology, and the arts. It attracted about 6.1 million visitors. SOLD AS A COLLECTION OF PLATES. . VERY HEAVY BOOK.

Technical Data

Author Waring, J. B.(1823 ? 1875). (English architect). Volume 1 only of 3.
Reference Number 7091