WASHINGTON City and Capital
Rare and modern books
Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]
Government Printing Office,
WASHINGTON City and Capital
Rare and modern books
Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]
Government Printing Office,
125.00 €
(Westport,
United States of America)
Payment methods
- PayPal
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- Bank transfer
- Pubblica amministrazione
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Details
- Place of printing
- Washington
- Author
- Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]
- Publishers
- Government Printing Office
- Keyword
- USA, Mid-atlantic
- Binding
- Hardcover
Description
Spine lettering faded. Former owner's name on first few pages. Front hinge has a bit of play. Rear map missing. ; It is said that when President Roosevelt received his copy, he exclaimed, 'Where is the steamer trunk that goes with it? ' A huge book, over 1100 pages, really comprising two books, one a guide to the city and one a guide to the workings of the government. This first, unexpurgated, edition is a monumental work and is justly praised as one of the crowning achievements of the Program; Amercian Guide Series; B&W Photographs; Thick 8vo; xxvi, 1141 pages
Condizioni: very good
