Description: History of the United States Capitol [BROWN, GLENN. Washington; Government Printing Office. 1900, first edition. 15" x 12" ea.] Rare two volume set in original cloth bindings. Complete in two folio size volumes. Red cloth decorated with gold lettering and ornamentation. Illustrated with many full page plates pertaining to the United States Capitol, its architecture, plans and history. Previously owned by Dudley G. Wooten (U.S. House of Representatives,, etc.), who added his leather nameplate to the cover of volume one, and later (1924) presented the set to the Holy Names Academy, later to become Marylhurst University (closed 2018). His Signature appears in both volumes. Be sure to see our other listings, and check back often/add us to your favorites list, to see our future listings of similar rare and historic treasures. Condition notes: Good condition antique books. Wear commensurate with age. Cloth fraying on corners and outside edges, mostly at the spine head and foot. The gold lettering, on covers and spines, still bright and legible; however, slightly lighter on spines. Bindings both tight and square. Small ink stamp on first few blank pages, from Marylhurst University, and their library call numbers, mostly worn away, on spines. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 999.99 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-03T12:14:15.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1900
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Architecture
Binding: Fine Binding
Region: North America
Author: Glenn Brown
Subject: History
Personalized: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Modification Description: Previous owner added leather nameplate to cover on first vol.
Language: English
Character Family: Americana -- USA
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Place of Publication: Washington
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
