Notes upon the World's Fair, 1893 1893

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Notes upon the World's Fair, 1893 1893

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This is a detailed description, in an unknown hand, of the fair, with information concerning the lay-out and structures and listings of the various exhibits constructed by the United States and other countries.

1.0 Volume(s), 1 volume, 236 p.

American Philosophical Society

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