Published by Government Printing Office, 1939
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Spine a bit faded. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards clean.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Washington: GPO, 1939
Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. first edition, inscribed by the author; 365 pp., original cloth (hardcover), previous owner's name to the front paste down, book plate neatly removed from the front free endpaper, masonic book plate to the verso of the front free endpaper, else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 29.66
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 36.40
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, 1939
Seller: JBK Books, North Manchester, IN, U.S.A.
First Edition
US$ 23.96
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 365pp; 29cm x 23cm. Gilt lettering on blue buckram. Donation inscription on front endpaper; minimal library marks. Contents clean, tight, textually unmarked. Some rubs to tips and extremities; overall GOOD+ condition. XXV chapters + Appendix; Index; several b/w illustrations.
Published by GPO, Washington, D.C., 1939
Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Buckram. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not Issued. First Edition. Dark blue buckram, lettered in gilt. Ex-institutional library copy, typically marked/stamped but never actually circulated and thus little wear. Lightly rubbed corners and extremities, call label mounted on lower spine. Two short gift inscriptions in pencil on front blanks. xi,365 pp., illus. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.
Published by GPO
First Edition
Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Hardcover edition. Owner's name on front free endpage. (Washington DC, history, development) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Language: English
Published by United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1939
Seller: 3rd St. Books, Lees Summit, MO, U.S.A.
Oversized Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good clean tight copy. Tipped in letter signed and initialed by Caemmerer. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
Published by GPO, 1939
Seller: MyLibraryMarket, Waynesville, OH, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good. ***Please Read*** INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR - 1st edition - Book shows moderate wear with no DJ - light foxing on edges of text block, Interior is tight and clean - size is 24x29.5x2.5 cm - 363 pages - my shelf location - 24-d. Signed by Author.
hardback. Condition: Very Good. Illus. Large 4to. 1st ed. Washington (GPO) 1939. Light foxing of prelims but a very good copy.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 22.95
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the story of the founding and development of Washington, D.C. Beginning with the establishment of the temporary and permanent seats of government in the late 18th century, the author delves into the complexities and intrigue surrounding the selection of the Potomac River site and the planning of the nascent city. Drawing upon historical records and primary sources, the book sheds light on the visionaries and events that shaped the nation's capital, from the role of George Washington in selecting the site to the groundbreaking plan devised by French architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant. The book places the development of Washington within the broader context of American history, showcasing the city's transformation from a contested frontier town to a vibrant metropolis and symbol of national identity. Through its rich tapestry of historical events and人ç , this book offers a comprehensive account of the origins and evolution of the city that is the seat of the United States government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 135607488X ISBN 13: 9781356074884
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New.
Published by United States Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1939
Seller: Berryville Old Book Shop, Berryville, VA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hard Cover. 365 pgs., black-and-white illustrations throughout (photographs, maps, many full-page plates). Jonathan Daniels bookplate (Presidential Press Secretary to Roosevelt and Truman); inscribed by the author to Josephus Daniels, Ambassador to Mexico (and father of Jonathan). Very good hardcover copy in blue cloth. (778).
Language: English
Published by Touchladybirdlucky Studios Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 135607488X ISBN 13: 9781356074884
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
US$ 19.26
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Add to basketCondition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 382 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, 1939
Seller: Graphem. Kunst- und Buchantiquariat, Berlin, Germany
4°, Lwd. m. goldgeprägtem Titel, 365 S. - Kanten etwas berieben, erste und letzte Seite stockfleckig, sonst gutes Exemplar. Buch.
Language: English
Published by United States Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1939
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Photographs, Maps (illustrator). First Edition. Blue Cloth. First Edition. A Bright, Clean, Unworn, Undamaged Example, Spine And Cover Gilt Lettering Still Brilliant. Nicely Inscribed "To: Hon. Rudolph Forster / The White House / With Best Wishes From The Author H. Paul Caemmerer / Washington D. C. September 2, 1941". Forster Was A Prominent Non-Political Presence In The White House Through Many Administrations. "Rudolph Forster Was Executive Clerk And Administrative Officer In Charge Of Executive Papers At The White House Until His Death In 1943. He Had Piled Up Nearly Fifty Years Of Service To Eight Presidents. His Job Was To Remind The President That A Bill, For Example, Must Be Acted Upon In A Certain Amount Of Time, Or That By Law He Must Fill A Vacancy Within A Definite Period. He Was Also Responsible For The 'Orderly Handling Of Documents' And Supervision Of The Large Clerical Staff. He Was The Most Important Permanent Official At The White House. " -Off The Record With F.D.R., Rutgers University Press, 1958. "Rudolph Is A Man Without Faults." - Franklin D. Roosevelt (As Cited In That Book, P. 140). Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by United States Government Printing Office, Washington, 1939
Seller: Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.
xi, 365p., b/w illus., green cloth, large quarto format. (U.S. 77th Congress, 3d Session. Senate document, 178).
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023432633 ISBN 13: 9781023432634
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1939
Seller: Riverby Books (DC Inventory), Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Blue cloth binding with lettering stamped in gold. Title page dated 1939. 365 pages, including index. Signed on front free endpaper by the author to Frederick A Muhlenberg, the descendent of the first Speaker of the House of Representatives and a Republican Congressman from the 13th district of Pennsylvania - 1947-1948: "To Honorable Frederick A Muhlenberg, House of Representatives. With best wishes from the author H. Paul Caemmerer. Washington, DC, June 27, 1947." Book is heavily illustrated with 150+ black and white illustrations, maps and photographs. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Government Printing Office, 1939
Seller: Mossback Books, Hartland, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition : Signed. Quarto hardcover in navy cloth, tight binding, Signed/inscribed on front endpaper by author to Waldo Leland, historian and National archivist, clean unmarked and unfoxed pages, light shelfwear, else VG++. This volume deals with the history of the founding and development of the nation's capital with illustrations. Nota Bene: Laid-In are two important documents: the first is a reprint copy of "The Sesquicentennial of the L'Engant Plan" by H. Paul Carmmerer (the author of this book) ,18 pages much about G Washington's involvement in securing this famous French artist and Architect to develop the plan for the permanent capitol; secondly is a letter sent by Carmmerer to Dr. Waldo H. Leland, "American historian and archivist whose work for the Carnegie Institution and the Library of Congress was instrumental in the founding of the National Archives. Wikipedia", sketching L'Enfant's life at the close of the Revolutionary War but also for him to send on 'behalf of your friend half of the amount to get him started on the search. " See pics.; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023432633 ISBN 13: 9781023432634
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 35.21
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 394. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 394.
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1939
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. An impressive Presentation copy of the 1939 1st edition. WARMLY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR PAUL CAEMMERER TO ARCHITECT ANDREW REINHARD, WHO WAS ONE OF THE LEADING ARCHITECTS IN THE DESIGN OF ROCKEFELLER CENTER. (IN FACT, THIS COPY ALSO BOASTS ANDREW REINHARD'S WONDERFUL BOOKPLATE OF A PROUD RCA BUILDING DOMINATING THE SURROUNDING SKYLINE). A very solid copy to boot: Clean and Near Fine in its navy-blue boards, with bright gilt-titling along the front panel and spine. A touch of light foxing to the preliminaries, otherwise very clean. Tall quarto, over 200 illustrations complementing Paul Caemmerer's text.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023432676 ISBN 13: 9781023432672
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023432676 ISBN 13: 9781023432672
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 45.28
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1939. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 396, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 396.
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
US$ 40.60
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Explore the rich history of the nation's capital with "A Manual on the Origin and Development of Washington," a meticulously detailed guide by H. Paul Caemmerer. This book offers a comprehensive look into the historical roots and growth of Washington D.C., making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in United States history, particularly its local and regional aspects. Delve into the origins of this iconic city, tracing its development from its earliest days. A perfect companion for history enthusiasts and travelers alike, this guide provides insight into the historical landmarks and the evolution of Washington D.C. as a center of American power and culture. Discover the historical layers that shaped the city we know today in this exploration of Washington's unique past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.