Washington: its public and private edifices, interiors, monuments, and works of art; a collection of superior engravings on wood [1881]

Language: English. Approximately 108 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1881. A richly illustrated pictorial survey of Washington, D.C., presenting the city's public and private edifices, notable interiors, monuments, and works of art. The text focuses on the federal capital as it stood in the late nineteenth century, with engraved views and descriptive notes on landmarks such as the Washington Monument statues, Lafayette Square, the Capitol, the Executive Mansion, and other public structures and civic scenes. A detailed visual record of the city, valuable for collectors of American topography, urban history, and engraving. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.