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Magazine. First edition. Near Fine magazine with a faint moisture stain to the bottom edge of the text block at the heel, otherwise only a hint of handling; a nice copy. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. The August 1991 issue of National Geographic magazine (Vol. 180, No. 2), with: the aftermath of the war in the Gulf states, Desert Storm, is going to leave environmental scars for decades, text by Thomas Y. Canby and photographs by Steve McCurry; the US National Park Service--"The Best Idea America Ever Had"--turns 75, text by Paul C. Pritchard and photos by Cary Wolinsky; the nuclear power industry unveils plans for safer and cheaper reactors, by Peter Miller and photos by Roger H. Ressmeyer; Cuba by Peter T. White and photos by Jose Azel; Washington DC was designed by French architect, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a history by Alice J. Hall and photos by Sisse Brimberg, and with a gatefold map; and much more. Perfect-bound with thin card wraps; ca. 160 pages; color illustrations throughout; 7 x 10 inches.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. B/w (illustrator). 1st. 1st printing; cream c w/blue papercover boards, black titles; lite wear at extremities; owner's plate; 182 clean, unmarked pages.Pierre "Peter" Charles L'Enfant was a French-born American architect and civil engineer best known for designing the layout of the streets of Washington,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. B/w (illustrator). 1st. 1st printing; green c w/gilt spine titles; 473 clean, unmarked page; bookplate of Daughters of the American Revolution, D.C. chapter.Pierre "Peter" Charles L'Enfant was a French-born American architect and civil engineer best known for designing the layout of the streets of Washington, SIGNED & Insc Authorr.

Sheet size: 12 ¾ x 15 ½ Inches. The map portrays the final version of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's plan of the city of Washington, and is one of the earliest printed maps of Washington. The map, published in Philadelphia in 1792, was engraved by Thackara and Vallance. "The plan of the city of Washington was designed in 1791 by Pierre L'Enfant, and mapped the following year; a design which remains largely in place. For nearly a century, the realization of physical changes to the original plan were gradual until the second important benchmark in the development of Washington's urban plan: the McMillan Commission and its 1901-02 recommendations. On January 24, 1791, President George Washington announced the Congressionally-designated permanent location of the national capital, a diamond-shaped ten-mile tract at the confluence of the Potomac and Eastern Branch Rivers. A survey of the area was undertaken by Andrew Ellicott and Benjamin Banneker. Forty boundary stones, laid at one-mile intervals, established the boundaries based on celestial calculations by Banneker, a self-taught astronomer of African descent and one of the few free blacks living in the vicinity. Within this 100 square mile diamond, which would become the District of Columbia, a smaller area was laid out as the city of Washington. (In 1846, one-third of the District was retroceded by Congressional action to Virginia, thus removing that portion of the original district which lay west of the Potomac River.) In March 1791, the surveyors' roles were complemented by the employment of Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant to prepare the plan. "Major L'Enfant [was], a French artist and engineer who had formed a friendship with George Washington while serving in the Revolutionary War, requested the honor of designing a plan for the national capital. The fact that the area was largely undeveloped gave the city's founders the unique opportunity to create an entirely new capital city. "After surveying the site, L'Enfant developed a Baroque plan that features ceremonial spaces and grand radial avenues, while respecting natural contours of the land. The result was a system of intersecting diagonal avenues superimposed over a grid system. The avenues radiated from the two most significant building sites that were to be occupied by houses for Congress and the President. "L'Enfant specified in notes accompanying the plan that these avenues were to be wide, grand, lined with trees, and situated in a manner that would visually connect ideal topographical sites throughout the city, where important structures, monuments, and fountains were to be erected. On paper, L'Enfant shaded and numbered 15 large open spaces at the intersections of these avenues and indicated that they would be divided among the states. He specified that each reservation would feature statues and memorials to honor worthy citizens. The open spaces were as integral to the capital as the buildings to be erected around them. L'Enfant opposed selling land prematurely, refused to furnish his map to the city commissioners in time for the sale, and was reluctantly relieved of his duties by George Washington. Ellicott was then engaged to produce a map and reproduced L'Enfant's plan from his memory" (www.NPS.gov).

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1731 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 522 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 522 Volume 1 Language: French.

Leather Bound. Condition: new. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1731. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 522, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 522 522.