WASHINGTON City and Capital

Boards with light rubbing to extremities. Spine lettering faded. One corner with a light bump. Hinges have a bit of play. Front pastedown nicely tape repaired. Small label on front pastedown. Former owner's name on title page. ; 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. Two maps in rear pocket. Schoyer 670; Amercian Guide Series; B&W Photographs; Thick 8vo; xxvi, 1141 pages

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Publisher: Government Printing Office

Year: 1937

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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