Washington Album

Portland, Me. Chisholm Bros. 1895. Oblong 8vo. Hardcover. Green cloth, gold and black decoration. No date, circa 1895. Accordion fold format, 30 panels of Washingt views in sepia tone. Edgewear and scuffing to cover, 1/2 inch abrasion to corner of front cover, illustrations are all in sound condition, some chipping to rear endpaper gutter. Over 100 views of Washington, plus portraits of all Presidents through Benjamin Harrison's term 1889-1893, and a centerfold chromolithograph of the Capitol dome. Good.

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Book number: 003155

Catalogue: Government and Politics, Travel and Geography, Photography

Keywords: "District of Columbia" DC

Haley. William D.

Philp's Washington Described. A Complete View of the American Capital, and the District of Columbia; With Many Notices, Historical, Topographical, and Scientific, of the Seat of Government.

Washington, D.C. Philp & Solomons, 1860. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover. x, 239, 16pp ads. No date c1860. Brown embossed cloth, gilt lettering and capitol in gilt, double-page map. Spine slightly sunned, covers otherwise are in very sound condition. Endpapers are lightly foxed and text is age-toned, and has a very occasional spot, binding is tight, map is in clean, crisp condition. Background and descriptions of Washington's buildings and institutions, along with illustrations. Very Good.

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Book number: 002823

Catalogue: Government and Politics, Travel and Geography

Keywords: Sightseeing Tourism

Trollope, Anthony

North America (2 Volumes Bound as One)

Philadelphia, J.B. Lipincott & Co. 1862. First American Edition, 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Hardcover. 335, 334pp. Brown embossed cloth. Volumes I and II bound together. Very light external wear, spine lettering heavily faded, small chips along spine and foredge some signatures slightly protruding, binding holding, text is moderately age-toned, unmarked and clean, former owner's name in pencil on front free endpaper. Good.

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Book number: 004845

Catalogue: Travel and Geography, History, Government and Politics

Keywords: Geography "United States" Topography

Warner. I.W.

The Immigrant's Guide, and Citizen's Manual: A Work for Immigrants of All Classes to the United States of North America

New York, C.M. Saxton, 1848. 1st Edition, 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Hardcover. 172pp. Brown stamped boards, gilt lettering and decoration to spine.Front board is detached but present, spine is chipped (no missing text), a bit of damp staining to some margins and text is mildly age-toned, text block is sound, former owner's name on front free endpaper. The author provides much information and instruction to immigrants to the United States during mid nineteenth century, extolling the virtues of life in the American democracy. Some of the topics covered are topography, demographics, government and laws, occupations, currency, and a section devoted to travel directions by rail and ferry to specific destinations. It is a remarkably comprehensive, yet compact introduction to newcomers to the United States nearly two centuries ago. Good.

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Book number: 004795

Catalogue: Government and Politics, Travel and Geography, American History

Keywords: Citizenry Immigration