first edition Hardcover
1895 · St. Louis
by Arnold, C. D.
St. Louis: C. B. Woodward, 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Oblong quarto. 48 leaves. Illustrated with photographs by C. D. Arnold. Dual green blue cloth hardcover with gilt stamped title on front cover. Floral decorated end sheets. Cloth covers lightly soiled, shelf worn and scratched. Interior contents have light foxing and or soil to a few of the photographs. Hinges are slightly cracked but text block is still secure. Contents include various buildings and exhibits including "Receiving the Liberty Bell"; "United States Infantry Camp"; various views of buildings around the lake, "Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company"; "Shooting the Chutes"; "Indians on the Midway" and much more. The Cotton States Exposition was held on the grounds of current day Piedmont Park. A fair or better copy. (Inventory #: 11981)