John Joseph Flinn - Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893

John Joseph Flinn (active Chicago, 1851 - 1929)

Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition, in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, May 1 to October 26, 1893, By Authority of the United States of America. Containing a Brief Historical Review of American Development, an Account of Legislation Relating to the Exposition, its Form of Organization and Government, and, Full Information Respecting All Features of the Exposition, including Classification of Departments, the Grounds and Main Buildings, The State and Foreign Buildings and Pavilions, The Notable Exhibits, Etc., Etc., with Illustrations from Original Drawings, 1893

Printed ink on paper, 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm (7 1/2 x 5 5/16 x 9/16 in.)

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