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Fri, Jul 18, 2025 04:15PM EDT - Mon, Jul 21, 2025 08:00PM EDT
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Lot 30
1904 The Greatest of Expositions: Completely Illustrated Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis World's Fair (Rare)
Sold for
$175
Sold Price excludes BP
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Official photographic publication of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, published by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company. This richly illustrated volume, titled The Greatest of Expositions: Completely Illustrated, features photographs by William H. Rau, the official Director of Photography for the exposition. The book offers a comprehensive visual and narrative record of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, celebrating the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase and showcasing innovations, architecture, and exhibits from around the world. Highlights include full-page images of Festival Hall, the Grand Basin, state and international pavilions, and key fair landmarks. Publisher: Official Photographic Company of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904)
Condition
Good vintage condition with some age-related wear; signs of water staining on early pages, but most interior pages remain clean and legible. Binding intact. Some pages loose. See photos for more details.
Available payment options
Item pickup is Thursday, July 24th from 3pm-7pm in Kansas City, MO. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.
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