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1881 original issue ofThe Graphicfeaturing the Paris Electrical Exhibition
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This beautifully illustrated Victorian-era newspaper highlights one of the earliest international showcases of electrical innovation, with detailed engraved scenes of exhibition halls, lighting displays, and visitors.
A highly collectible piece of 19th-century print history — ideal for framing, display, or collectors of industrial, scientific, or Paris-themed antiques.
• Date: September 24, 1881
• Publication: The Graphic (London)
• Subject: Paris Electrical Exhibition
• Format: Original antique newspaper (not a reproduction)
• Era: Victorian
Perfect for:
✔ Industrial / science history collectors
✔ Interior designers (dark academia / vintage study aesthetic)
✔ Framed wall display
Ships flat and protected.
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