1893 WORLD’S FAIR Litho View Book w/ Street Directory & Tourist Info

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

1893 WORLD’S FAIR Litho View Book w/ Street Directory & Tourist Info:
$18.50

This sale is for an unusual souvenir view book from the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago that includes a 20-page section (10 pages at front & back) that provides a street directory, tourist information about Chicago, transportation, and amusements. The 5 ⅝” x 7 ⅞” soft cover book was published by the Exposition Guide Company. The 24 inner pages include 12 multicolor lithograph illustrations of Exposition Buildings. And text describing the Buildings. The overall condition is only Good due to the following noted blemishes:

The cover has stains and a bent upper right corner
The text indicates there should be an indexed map but NO Map is present
There is a ¾” x 1 ½” chip off one color litho page (approx page 25), see photo detail)
There is a heavy crease on the Art Palace litho page
The gold print on brown covers is hard to read but that is how it was printed

Please look at all the photos and ask any questions. See my other sales - combine shipping and save. Offered with .

Terms and ConditionsAll items guaranteed as represented. All returns require e-mail notification within 3 days of receipt. Winning buyer pays $3.00 postage for USA shipment. International orders pay 8 oz First Class Parcel postage on this item. Pennsylvania residents who do not have a resale tax license are required to pay 6% sales tax. Combined shipping is available to save you postage. I package your items to withstand the rigors of USPS treatment. US shipments will include Delivery Confirmation.