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Rare and modern books

Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]

WASHINGTON City and Capital

Government Printing Office, 1937

125.00 €

Complete Traveller

(Westport, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1937
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
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