89th Congress 2d Session (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This commemorative volume documents the formal proceedings held in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol on March 31, 1966, for the acceptance of the statue of Dennis Chavez. Presented by the State of New Mexico to the National Statuary Hall Collection, the statue honors the late Senator Dennis Chavez, who was the first American-born Hispanic elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate. The text includes the invocation, various addresses by members of Congress and New Mexico officials, and the formal act of acceptance. The book features several black-and-white photographic plates, including an image of the statue being unveiled by Stanlee Ann Miller, Maria Gloria Tristani, and Dennis Chavez Tristani. Title: Acceptance of the Statue of Dennis Chavez Presented by the State of New Mexico: Proceedings in the Rotunda, United States Capitol, March 31, 1966 Author: 89th Congress, 2d Session (Senate Document No. 123) Edition: First Edition Printing: First Printing Illustrator: Includes black and white photographs of the ceremony and statue (Sculptor: Felix de Weldon) Language: English Binding: Hardcover; blue buckram cloth with gilt titles on front cover and spine Dust Jacket: No (as issued) Publisher: United States Government Printing Office Publisher Location: Washington, D.C. Year of Publication: 1966 Condition: This copy appears in very good condition. The blue cloth boards show minimal wear with bright, crisp gilt lettering on the front cover and spine. The corners appear sharp with only faint rubbing at the head and foot of the spine. The binding appears tight and square. Internally, the pages appear clean and bright with no visible foxing, inscriptions, or markings. The photographic plates remain clear and well preserved.…

Condition: Very good. First edition. Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket-as issued?). Internally clean and tight.