{"product_id":"1876-centennial-exhibition-philadelphia-souvenir-photo-album-philip-frey-co","title":"1876 Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia Souvenir Photo Album Philip Frey \u0026 Co.","description":"1876 Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia Souvenir Photo Album\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rare, antique souvenir photo album commemorating the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Published by Philip Frey \u0026amp; Co.'s Art Repository, this collectible features 12 \"copyright photographs\" that have been transferred to stone using a unique \"New German Process,\" which was marketed at the time to render the photographic prints permanent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album showcases detailed illustrations of various exhibition structures, including the U.S. Government Building, the Delaware Building, the New Jersey Building, and the Arkansas Building. The cover features ornate, period-accurate gold-embossed detailing over a marbled design, celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Independence (MDCCCLXXVI).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior retains its original decorative gold-gilt cover with clear 1876 branding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior pages remain intact, featuring 12 historical images of the exhibition's architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe binding shows signs of age and wear consistent with a 150-year-old historical artifact; please review all photos for specific details on the spine and edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece serves as an exceptional item for collectors of World's Fair memorabilia, 19th-century photography, or American historical ephemera.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58748516958368,"sku":null,"price":149.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/6944dba2-9144-4ece-9d14-738f5faa3e53.jpg?v=1787279925","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1876-centennial-exhibition-philadelphia-souvenir-photo-album-philip-frey-co","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}