1895 THE CONGRESS OF WOMEN World's Fair Columbian Exposition Chicago HB 824p

Description: 1893 - Antique Nineteenth Century Book THE CONGRESS OF WOMEN HELD IN THE WOMEN'S BUILDING WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (WORLD'S FAIR) CHICAGO U. S. A., 1893 With Portraits, Biographies and Addresses Edited by Mary Kavanaugh Oldham Eagle Published in 1895 by: International Publishing Company Philadelphia, PA Large Book - Hard Back - 8 X 10.25 Inches - 824 Numbered Pages Book is in Very Good Condition - 129 Years-Old! Up for sale is a very nice, RARE antique book from 1895 titled: THE CONGRESS OF WOMEN edited by Mary Kavanaugh Oldham Eagle! This book documents in detail THE CONGRESS OF WOMEN that was held at the Chicago World‘s Fair in 1893! This book is illustrated with portraits of the women involved in this Congress. They were the movers and shakers of the women's movement. See my photo of the Index of Authors and Index of Subjects for more details on the Contents of the marvelous book! The publication date 1895 is found on the title page. This the FIRST EDITION. I acquired this book from a private estate. I found if safely tucked away on a library bookshelf where it had been for decades. This book was gently handled over the years. ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Congress of Women was a significant event held in the Woman’s Building at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. This gathering, also known as the World’s Congress of Representative Women, brought together women from various parts of the world to discuss issues related to women’s rights, social reforms, and other important topics of the time. The event featured numerous speeches, biographies, and portraits of influential women, and it was a landmark moment in the history of women's movements. It highlighted the contributions of women to society and aimed to promote gender equality and women's empowerment. CONDITION: This antique book is in very good condition, as evidenced by the photos. The covers are in very good condition with light age-expected corner wear. The inside covers and endpapers are illustrated in a nice pattern. The inside covers are in very good condition, with no cracking or separation present at the hinges. There are no bookplates, markings or writing on the inside covers or end papers other than a small sticker on the inside front cover bearing the original owner‘s last name. The pages are in very good to very good-plus condition. The pages are crisp. There is no foxing on the pages. All pages are tight to the binding. The spine is in very good condition with light wear This book comes from a smoke free home. This is a nice antique book that will make for a nice addition to your collection. This book would be a great gift for someone special! (Never to early to think Christmas!) See Photos Please E-mail with any inquires. Payment can be made by any method accepted by eBay. I will securely package this book IN A SPECIAL BOX so that no damage occurs during shipping. I will ship immediately upon receiving your payment. Tracking information will be automatically uploaded as soon as the item has been shipped. International purchases are welcomed and International buyer's cost is determined by eBay's International Shipping Program. Thanks for looking! Visit my other Listings in my eBay Store!

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

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