[Americana] Memorial Of The International and similar items

n.a., MEMORIAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA. Philadelphia: Thomas Hunter, Publisher, 1876. 1st ed. Brown cloth hardcover with ornate blind stamping and gilt titling to front board, 24mo (4.75x3?), Very Good+/n.a., 52pp., 48 sepia tinted lithograph plates, has map of grounds at rear of book. General light rubbing to spine and front board, titling not effected, otherwise fine, plates and text are remarkably clean. This small tome is apparently a guide and souvenir from the exhibition held in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of American independence. It features 48 finely detailed lithographs showcasing general views of the exhibit?s international participants, including individual buildings, and notable offerings such as the Japanese bazaar, and a large French restaurant. It serves as a visual record of the event?s architecture and exhibits. A very distinctive and collectible book indeed, and yet another splendid example of Captured Tyme!