![]() ![]() ![]() However, the binding is indicative of the 1880's. ![]() There is no publication date in the books. All of the volumes contain several illustrations. The books are in good condition, with some showing slight wear on the edges. These fifteen volumes are bound in 3/4 leather (leather on the spines and cover corners) with marbled covers and marbled endsheets. It is illustrated with several black & white photographs depicting those subjects.Both of these books were issued in very small quantities.There is a 4in by 6 in paper attached to the front… It encompasses What the Project Means, How the Time Capsule Was Constructed, What it Contains, How it Will Be Protected Against Vandalism, and How Word of Its Location Has Been Left For the Future. This Limited Edition Book was published by Westinghouse to accompany the internment of the Time Capsule which they had prepared to be buried in conjunction with the New York World's Fair of 1939.It gives details for the preparation of the capsule, directions for its recovery, the contents of the capsule, a Key To the English Language so that generations far in the future who are unfamiliar with English may decipher the code to its location, and a guide to seeking metallic substances underground.Being sold with this book is another, a small paperback also published by Westinghouse, titled "The Story of the Time Capsule". Photo of Bobby (horse) with unnamed rider facing p. Photo of Charlie Chaplin (horse) with Killourhy & Lynch facing p. 122ġ Photo of Major Boles and Staff (22 total) facing p. 107ġ Photo of mess Sergeant and Staff (11 total) facing p. 106ġ Photo of 15 Company Sergeants facing p. ![]()
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