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Glenn Brown’s History of the United States Capitol
Introduction and annotations by William B. Bushong
Prepared by the Architect of the Capitol for the United States Capitol Preservation Commission
ISBN: 978-0-16-075368-8
House Document 108-240Impressive oversized hardcover volume presenting Glenn Brown’s landmark architectural and historical study of the United States Capitol. This later annotated edition brings together Brown’s original early-20th-century work with additional historical material, annotations, photographs, drawings and architectural illustrations.Beautifully produced in a burgundy/maroon hardcover with elaborate gilt decoration and patterned endpapers. A substantial 644-page reference and display volume.Condition: Very good overall. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding appears strong. Cover shows some light shelf/edge wear consistent with age and handling. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.An excellent addition to a collection focused on:* U.S. Capitol and Congressional history
* Washington, D.C.
* American architecture
* Government and political history
* Historic preservationNote: Signatures reproduced within the book, including that of Architect of the Capitol Alan M. Hantman, are printed/facsimile signatures and are not original autographs.
