Description: Fully titled, 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. Edited by William D. Haley, published by Rudd & Carleton in 1861. There is another 1861 dated version published by Philp & Solomons. I don't know which is the true First Edition. RARE CIVIL WAR ERA DESCRIPTION OF OUR NATION'S CAPITAL, WITH A 2-PAGE MAP AND 12 WITHIN-TEXT ENGRAVINGS. This is a rebind with modern textured brown boards, new free endpapers, and then the book which is all original and in EXCELLENT CONDITION. The book measures about 7.5" by 5.0". 239 clean and solidly bound pages, no tears or marks, age-toned with a tiny bit of foxing here and there - a bit on the 2-page map (see listing photo). RARE AND INTERESTING! B120
Price: 225 USD
Location: Burtonsville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-15T18:36:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: William D. Haley
Publisher: Rudd & Carleton
Topic: Travel
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Location: B120
