[PARIS - WORLD'S FAIR]. Bookstores, Music Publishing, the Pr - Lot 241

[PARIS - WORLD'S FAIR]. Bookstores, Music Publishing, the Press, Bookbinding, Posters. At the 1900 World's Fair. Excellent documentation on publishing and the graphic arts presented at the 1900 World’s Fair. Paris, Cercle de la Librairie, 1900. In-4, ebony half-maroquin, spine with raised bands accented by gold fillets, panels decorated with fleurons. Bound by Michel Braibant with his ex-libris label. 100 pp. and numerous illustrations within and outside the text, in black and in color. Minor scuffing from handling on the binding, slight marks on the lower board; covers slightly soiled, very few foxing spots. First edition published on the occasion of the 1900 World’s Fair. The collection showcases the finest works (engravings, typography, bindings, etc.) from the publishing houses in attendance. In fine condition.