A Manual on the Origin and Development of Washington

Published by Government Printing Office, 1939

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Quarto hardcover in navy cloth, tight binding, Signed/inscribed on front endpaper by author to Waldo Leland, historian and National archivist, clean unmarked and unfoxed pages, light shelfwear, else VG++. This volume deals with the history of the founding and development of the nation's capital with illustrations. Nota Bene: Laid-In are two important documents: the first is a reprint copy of "The Sesquicentennial of the L'Engant Plan" by H. Paul Carmmerer (the author of this book) ,18 pages much about G Washington's involvement in securing this famous French artist and Architect to develop the plan for the permanent capitol; secondly is a letter sent by Carmmerer to Dr. Waldo H. Leland, "American historian and archivist whose work for the Carnegie Institution and the Library of Congress was instrumental in the founding of the National Archives. Wikipedia", sketching L'Enfant's life at the close of the Revolutionary War but also for him to send on 'behalf of your friend half of the amount to get him started on the search. " See pics.; 4to 11" - 13" tall.…

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Title
A Manual on the Origin and Development of Washington
Author
Caemmerer, H. Paul
Publisher
Government Printing Office
Publication year
1939
Condition
Very Good+
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition : Signed.

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