THE WORLD'S INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION, NEW ORLEANS: 1884-1885 by Herbert S. Fairall, U.S. Commissioner for Iowa Iowa City, Iowa: (Republican Publishing Company), 1885. First edition. Illustrated with detailed drawings of the buildings and grounds. An in-depth account and historical reference of the Fair with descriptions of the planning, opening ceremonies and buildings, and with chapters devoted to each state's and foreign nation's exhibits, in addition to exhibit sections of the U.S. Government, the Railway, women, 'colored people', horticulture, territories, education, and more. A celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the exportation of cotton from the United States, this exposition was one of the most ambitious of world fairs. Mild surface line scuff to the fore-edge of the front cover, small soil spots to the rear cover, slight rub-wear to the upper and lower spine edges and corner tips, small dot of stain to the front endpapers, short mild soil-smear to the first blank page, some foxing and three tiny holes to the rear inner hinge, mild age-toning to the pages, else very good in brown cloth with beveled edges, blind-stamped border lines, and with gilt embossed titles and decorations to the front cover and to the spine; no dust jacket. Octavo (6 1/4" by 9 1/2") 430 pages; exposition notes, official roster, and grounds and buildings. RARE! FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.