EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE de 1889. Les Expositions de l'État, a - Lot 50

EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE de 1889. Les Expositions de l'État, au Champ de Mars et à l'Esplanade des Invalides. Published in Paris by Imprimerie des Journaux Officiels in 1890. 2 volumes in 1 volume, In-4 format. Brown half-chagrin, spines with gilt fillet, gilt fleurons, gilt lettering. 306 and 377 pages. Printed on three columns. Spine unstained, small tear at upper head, rubbing with a few tears, scratches on boards, corners bare. Pages slightly browned in margins. Very rare handwritten annotations in margins. First edition of this important study of the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The work provides comprehensive documentation on the preparation, execution and administrative aspects of this exhibition, at which the Eiffel Tower was presented. A solid copy, complete with the 2 volumes in 1, very clean inside.