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Collection of three copies of this title: One hand-colored first edition in original boards. * One uncolored copy of same. * One later edition titled "Richard Doyle's Pictures of Extra Articles and Visitors to the Exhibition." bound in half morocco. top edge gilt. Together, 3 volumes. The first editions are panoramas of 16 panels, extending to a length of about 9 feet. They are folded into printed boards, but with no letterpress text. The later edition has a title-page and contents leaf and the illustrations are presented as 8 double-page plates. Together, 3 volumes. 5x7½. Housed together in custom cloth box.

Rare copies of these marvelous illustrations with human and animal cariacatures representing the crown heads and the nations of the world on parade; looking very much like a caucus race in Wonderland.