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\"Photographic Souvenir of Glasgow International Exhibition, 1901\" “Reproduced from Photographs by Messrs. T. & R. Annan & Sons.” The cover features a red textured binding stamped with intricate gold gilt lettering and illustrations. The debossed artwork on the left depicts the Industrial Hall (often referred to as the Eastern Palace), the exhibition\'s massive temporary centerpiece building designed by James Millar. On the right, the emblem includes a shield representing Glasgow\'s coat of arms. Contains 24 silver prints / photographic plates of the exhibition grounds in Kelvingrove Park.
The last page has the official Glasgow coat of arms, featuring the city\'s historic motto, \"Let Glasgow Flourish\" This crest illustrates the legend of Saint Mungo, the patron saint of Glasgow, and includes the four traditional miracles associated with his life:
• The Bird: The robin that Mungo brought back to life.
• The Tree: The oak branch used to restart a holy fire.
• The Bell: A holy bell brought back from Rome.
• The Fish: A salmon holding a ring in its mouth, linked to a famous tale of a saved queen.
In Good Condition. No individual photograph pages have been torn out or separated. Spine is loose, yet intact. Cover board corners are bumped, and front cover & endpapers have some soiling. See photos.
