Description: THE PARISIAN DREAM CITYThe Special American EditionParisian World's Fair Art Series, No. 15, Vol. XIII, No. 88, September 13th, 1900 Measures 14" x 11", 20 pages. Largely a pictorial view of the Paris Exposition of 1900 and other Paris landmarks. Several volumes were published, on a weekly basis. Number 15 includes: Palaces of the Esplanade Des Invalides; Pavilion of Cambodia; Pavilion of Siam; Statue in Exposition Grounds; Statue of Beaumarchais, by Clausade; Exhibit of Alimentary Products; Interior of the Bosnian Pavilion; Petit Palace of Fine Arts; Another View of the Petit Palace; Portal to the Palace of Costumes; The Champagne Palace; General Character of the Exposition Buildings; The Indian Barber Shop, by L.L. Weeks; A Tyrolean Chateau; Pavilion of New Guinea; Bronze Figure on Hand-Rail of Alexander Bridge. See below for more info about the exposition. Very good antique (124 years old!) condition.I have quite a few of these available. I am happy to combine shipping should you purchase more than one. The Exposition Universelle of 1900, better known in English as the 1900 Paris Exposition, was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from 14 April to 12 November 1900, to celebrate the achievements of the past century and to accelerate development into the next. It was held at the esplanade of Les Invalides, the Champ de Mars, the Trocadéro and at the banks of the Seine between them, with an additional section in the Bois de Vincennes, and it was visited by more than 50 million people. Many international congresses and other events were held within the framework of the Exposition, including the 1900 Summer Olympics. Many technological innovations were displayed at the Fair, including the Grande Roue de Paris ferris wheel, the Rue de l'Avenir moving sidewalk, the first ever regular passenger trolleybus line, escalators, diesel engines, electric cars, dry cell batteries, electric fire engines, talking films, the telegraphone (the first magnetic audio recorder), the galalith and the matryoshka dolls. It also brought international attention to the Art Nouveau style. Additionally, it showcased France as a major colonial power through numerous pavilions built on the hill of the Trocadéro Palace. Major structures built for the Exposition include the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the Pont Alexandre III, the Gare d'Orsay railroad station and the entrances of Paris Métro stations by Hector Guimard; all of them remaining today, including two original entrances by Guimard. (from Wikipedia) International bidders welcome! And your satisfaction is always guaranteed! If not as advertised, simply return to me within 14 days for a full refund of your purchase price. Thanks for shopping with Sophie and Smedley!
Price: 18 USD
Location: Mendocino, California
End Time: 2024-09-07T20:29:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: St. Louis, Missouri
Signed: No
Publisher: N.D. Thompson
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1900
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Personalized: No
Region: Europe
Topic: World's Fair
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
