Buffalo / Glimpses of the Pan-American Exposition by C D Arnold Official 1st ed

Description: Glimpses of the Pan-American Exposition by C. D. Arnold Official Photographer Author: [Buffalo] [Pan-American Exposition] Arnold, C. D. (photographer) Title: Glimpses of the Pan-American Exposition by C. D. Arnold Official Photographer Publication: Buffalo: The Courier Co., 1901 Edition: First Edition Description: Association copy: 62 inscriptions and autographs from vendors and attendees of the 1901 Buffalo Pan-Am Exposition written inside. Soft cover. Bound soft cover cut in the shape of a Buffalo head. Front and rear covers are a color lithograph illustration of a Buffalo head. Title in light blue on the front cover. Spine is backed by a thin piece of black linen tape. Light edge wear to the covers. A small scuff mark on the rear cover and a small chip to the tip of the Buffalo horn on the front cover. Small pin hole pierces the covers and text (possibly once threaded). Souvenir autograph booklet contains [40] leaves of black and white photograph scenes of the Pan-Am Exhibition on the front sides. 62 inscriptions and autographs written on the blank versos of 37 of 40 leaves (80 pages). The original owner appears to be Emilie Hommel of Sandusky, Ohio. Many of the inscriptions are signed to her. A later owner inscription in pencil written on the blank verso of the front cover: "Among my Collection John G. Knauer (sp.?) 1412 Erie Blvd Sandusky O Nov. 11/1955" Good. 62 counted autographs and inscriptions from vendors and attendees of the Exposition dated from late October to November 2, 1901. Locations signed from contributors include the States of New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, California, New York, Ohio, and North Carolina. Other places signed include Washington D. C., Mexico City, Ontario, Toronto, and Africa. The inscription from Africa is written in half English and half Arabic languages from "Fort National Algerie, Africa". Another inscription is written in the Spanish language. A few of the vendors provided the number of their booth in their inscriptions. A sample of the inscriptions include:"Claude M. Nolan of Chantauqua Fruits, Jacksonville Fla"; "R. P. Parker Colgate University"; "Kathrine House Niagara Falls Centre, Ontario, Canada (Ontario Fruit Exhibit) 10/29/01"; "Never forget the Pan-American friends Especially those in Machinery Hall Katherine O. Huntley, Dover Delaware"; "Miss Hommel When you have an opportunitie of fixing your beautiful eyes on this book please give a thought to your humble friend from Mexico, that esteem's you, and all your family very sincerely and wishes for all, all happeniness and prosperity in the future. J. M. Nuncio Pan-American October 29th, 1901"; "The best wishes of your friend G. W. Thompson Los Angeles Cal Oct. 29th, 1901"; "Geo ? Stevenson, Chicago, (formerly a schoolmate of Emilie in Sandusky)..."; "M. R. Gilmore Valley, Nebraska. Exhibit of the American Beet Sugar Assoc'n, P.A.E., Buffalo, 1901;"Farewell Day Nov 2 When gliding down the stream of life In a birch canoe, I wish to you a pleasant trip and room enough for two - Joseph F. Wagner, 138 College St. Buffalo, N.Y." The Pan-American Exposition was a World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901. The fair occupied 350 acres (1.4 km2) of land on the western edge of what is now Delaware Park, extending from Delaware Avenue to Elmwood Avenue and northward to Great Arrow Avenue...The exposition is most remembered because President William McKinley was shot by an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, at the Temple of Music on September 6, 1901. The President died eight days later on September 14 from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds. (Source: wikipedia). The Temple of Music photograph view is located on the 6th leave of this booklet. Seller ID: 32177 Subject: Americana David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. 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