Book Of Nations; New York World's Fair

New York: Winkler & Kelmans, 1939. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. decorated white boards. Near fine in chipped dust wrapper. 189 pages. 27.5 x 20 cm. Book and Maps designed by Clarence Pearson Hornung. "This general, and I might also say spontaneous, participation by other countries, is a gesture of friendship and good-will toward the United States for which I render grateful thanks." Excerpt from President Roosevelt's address at the opening ceremonies of the New York World's Fair, April 30, 1939. Bookplate, clean copy.