Original 1883 Guide Officiel à l’Exposition Nationale Suisse, issued for the Swiss National Exhibition held in Zurich. Published in Zurich by Imprimerie de Schiller et Cie. Red publisher’s cloth binding with original cover stamping and price (Fr. 1.50).
This official exhibition guide includes a large fold-out plan of the exposition grounds along with descriptive text and period content relating to the 1883 Zurich fair. An authentic pre-1900 European exposition souvenir from the era of international industrial exhibitions.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall. Original red cloth boards with edge wear, corner fraying, and surface scuffing. Small bookseller label on rear board. Interior pages show expected age toning. Large fold-out exposition plan is present and opens fully. Binding remains intact.
A desirable 19th century exposition guide and strong addition to any World’s Fair, Swiss history, or antique exhibition ephemera collection.