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.

1861 Washington DC Civil War USA Capital White House Congress Supreme Court ---- Edited by William D. Haley, Philp's Washington Described is a thorough examination of the American capital and the District of Columbia as it was on the cusp of the Civil War in the early 1860s. This work provides historical, topographical, and scientific perspectives on the seat of government. It covers important aspects of Washington's geography, natural history, government institutions, and social life, alongside detailed descriptions of prominent landmarks such as the Capitol Building, the White House, and the Smithsonian Institution. The book also explores the city's infrastructure, including transportation, markets, and public services, while discussing the political and cultural significance of the capital during a tumultuous period in American history. ---- Item number: #23906 -- Price: $499 -- HALEY, William D. (Editor) -- 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. -- New York: Rudd & Carleton; Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co.; Coston: Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co.; Washington, DC: Philp & Solomons, 1861. ---- Details: -- Collation: Complete: x, [11]-239 -- Double-paged map as frontispiece; 12 in-text illustrations -- Language: English -- Binding: Leather; tight and secure -- Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 12.5cm) ---- Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23906 Photos available upon request.…