Louisiana and the Fair (St. Louis Exposition 1903) Vol. 10 only of 10 by J. W. Buel, editor

New York: Atomic Books, 1946. Book. Good-VG. Soft cover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stiff illus. wraps in black, red and ivory. Modest shelf/handling wear with diagonal crease across bottom front corner and lower front cover, modestly soiled covers. Text block typically toned by age, with loss to top corners through entire text block, 1/4" or less on most leaves, not affecting text. Minor chipping along bottom edge of the first several leaves. 96 pp. Not listed in Hancer..

World's Progress Publishing Co, 1904. Hardcover. Good. Bound in publisher's blue leather over marbled boards. Gilt lettered and bordered. Marbled end pages. Leather is rubbed at corners. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Generally clean. Minor staining to boards. Volume 1. 1904 printing. 407 p.; illustrations; 25 cm.

Good; Hardcover; World's Progress Publishing Co.; 1904. VOLUME 1 ONLY, 1904, spine and corners are leather, rest of cover is blue marbled paper covered boards, endpapers are same blue paper, illustrated in b/w photos with tissue laid over them with description of photos on them, Title page is beautifully colored, gilt lettering and decorations on spine, light edge wear, light soiling to cover, 1" crack in leather lower bottom of spine, contents clean and tight, .

St. Louis, MO: World's Progress Publishing Co., ( 1904 ) . Authentic Edition, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick octavo, pages 1971-2376 pages, deluxe publisher's half blue morocco, untrimmed edges, lightly worn Of the multiple editions, this is one of a thousand testimonial sets illustrated with Japanese Proof Plates: 10 full-page photogravures (the tissues have printed text), with 75 monogravures ( some photographic), many by Alfred Russell (he was the Art Editor for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat). This volume studies the architecture of this exposition. This was the first exposition at which the Republic of Cuba exhibited. The buildings of the foreign governments and the state buildings are highlighted.

St. Louis, MO: World's Progress Publishing Co., ( 1904 ) . Authentic Edition, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick octavo, pages 847-1185, deluxe publisher's half blue morocco, untrimmed edges, lightly worn Of the multiple editions, this is one of a thousand testimonial sets illustrated with Japanese Proof Plates: the frontispiece is hand-colored, 18 full-page photogravures (the tissues have printed text), with 34 monogravure plates ( some photographic), many by Alfred Russell (he was the Art Editor for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat). This volume is devoted to a record of the trans-Mississippi exploration and development, "probably the first consecutive narrative that has been published of territorial organization, state admissions, extension of settlements, and industrial inauguration whereby the West has become not only the granary of the world, but the sinew of America." - Introduction. This covers from the 1804 purchase of Louisiana, through Lewis & Clark, and missionary… Read More

St. Louis, MO: World's Progress Publishing Co., ( 1904 ) . Authentic Edition, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick octavo, pages 1189-1544 pages, deluxe publisher's half blue morocco, untrimmed edges, lightly worn Of the multiple editions, this is one of a thousand testimonial sets illustrated with Japanese Proof Plates: the frontispiece is hand-colored, 10 full-page photogravures (the tissues have printed text), with 75 monogravures ( some photographic), many by Alfred Russell (he was the Art Editor for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat). This volume is a history of previous expositions - from the Roman times to modern times, with a comparison to the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 at Chicago, to the highlights of the architecture and the opening of this St. Louis Fair.

PA: Historical Publishing. Good; Boards and spine worn. Spine strip frayed and chipped in spots. . Hinges weakened.. 1887. Hardback. 576 pages .

St. Louis, MO: World's Progress Publishing Co., ( 1904 ) . Authentic Edition, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick octavo; xxii, 1567-1961 pages, deluxe publisher's half blue morocco, untrimmed edges, lightly worn Note: the chapter on Egypt has some pencilled emendations. Of the multiple editions, this is one of a thousand testimonial sets illustrated with Japanese Proof Plates: the frontispiece is hand-colored, 10 full-page photogravures (the tissues have printed text), with 68 monogravure plates ( some photographic), many by Alfred Russell (he was the Art Editor for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat). This volume is devoted to the Department of Anthropology: "The aim of the other departments of the Louisiana Purchase Expositionis is to exhibit the Works of Man; the aim of this department is to exhibit Man both as creature and as worker ...." - W. J. McGee, President of the American Anthropological Association. The chapter on North American Indians includes a photograph of Geronimo (holding a bow… Read More

St. Louis, MO: World's Progress Publishing Co., ( 1904 ) . Authentic Edition, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good. Thick octavo, 407 pages, deluxe publisher's half blue morocco, untrimmed edges, lightly worn Of the multiple editions, this is one of a thousand testimonial sets illustrated with Japanese Proof Plates: the frontispiece and the title-page are hand-colored, 10 full-page photogravures (the tissues have printed text), with 24 monogravure plates ( some photographic), many by Alfred Russell (he was the Art Editor for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat). This volume covers the history of the discoveries in the New World ending with Marquette & Joliet exploring the Mississippi River.

St. Louis, Missouri: W. L. Holloway, Publisher, 1887. Green cloth pictorial boards in gilt, silver and black stamped illustrations. Pages fair; front endps., last thirty removed. Bind good; frt., bk. hinges reinforced. Profusely illustrated w/magnificent allegorical plates throughout. Written and Edited by J. W. Buel, Renowned Writer and Historian. Containing a narrative history of all the events recorded in the sacred book. Well worn example w/beautifully artistic imagery. Arranged chronologically, for the child, student, minister, and the easy understanding of all who love God. Designed to increase our interest in a study of the Bible, and to give a bettter knowledge of God's Providence and immeasurable love for the children of men. To which is added Golden Gems of Religious Thought, including numerous selections from great writers and speakers, for fireside reading, sacred reflection, the elevation and happiness of the home circle and to point the way to Heaven. Originally… Read More