Paris 1867 [International Exposition]

Paris 1867 [International Exposition] , 1867
Wood engraving, artist's name "Ch. Fichot" and engraver "M. Jackson" in image lower portion, 42.5 x 120cm. Repaired missing portions, tears and creases. Linen-backed.
Text continues "Supplement to the Illustrated London News, July 6, 1867." The International Exposition of 1867 was held in Paris from 1 April to 3 November; it was the second world's fair, with the first being the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. Forty-two (42) countries and 52,200 businesses were represented at the fair, which covered 68.7 hectares, and had 15,000,000 visitors. Ref: Wiki.