America Pageant Spectacle Imre Kiralfy 1893 World's Fair souvenir 6 color lithos

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Souvenir Programs, Illustrated Books).

Imre Kiralfy's Grand Historical Spectacle: America.
Published 1893, Cincinnati, Ohio by the Strobridge Lithograph Co. for Imre Kiralfy..
35 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with six outstanding chromolithographed plates (one of which is oblong folding in 3 panels), plus color covers (rear cover is an ad for Knabe Pianos).

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers. A fine and uncommon souvenir from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair for the theatrical performances it documents.

Booklet is old and shows some minor signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper covers minimally age worn, slight rubbing, chromo plates all clean, booklet remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Text block paper is slightly toned, trivial signs of handling, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this wonderful antique item survives.

Covers measures c. 8 1/2" H x 5" W.

[B4959].