MAC-MAHON, Duke of Magenta. RHÔNE. "Speech delivered in LYON - Lot 569

MAC-MAHON, Duke of Magenta. RHÔNE. "Speech delivered in LYON by Mr. le Maréchal de MAC-MAHON, President of the Republic, in response to the Speech by the President of the Chamber of Commerce." "...The Government remembers the triumphs won by Lyon's industry at the Vienna and Philadelphia Exhibitions. Your products will once again have to contend with foreign competition at the 1878 World's Fair, which is shaping up under the most brilliant auspices, and to which the participation of foreign nations has been acquired in vast proportions. The powers that be have shown their interest in our enterprise by entrusting the presidency of their sections to princes of the imperial and royal families.... The illustration of Lyon's commerce is the honor of your city, and you will give it new lustre by emerging victorious from this glorious rivalry." - Printed in MELUN by H. MICHELIN. Poster (57 x 45 cm) Condition B+.