700 North Adams Street [SIGNED FIRST EDITION]

Chiles, Rhea (editor in chief); Gephardt, Dennis (writer); Bullard, Lacy (writer)

Published by The Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation, Tallahassee, Florida, 1997

About this Item

Fine unread condition oblong light olive gray cloth boards with silver front cover and spine lettering contained in a fine condition color photographic dust jacket. Includes Author/Editor Dedication; List of Underwriters; Introduction; The Mansion Commission; The Mansion Foundation Trustees; Acknowledgments; Selected Bibliography; and Archival Photography. Profusely illustrated with both black-and-white and color photographs, diagrams, and color illustrated floral designed front and rear endpapers. Signed twice, as follows: Signed and inscribed by editor-in-chief Rhea Chiles (plus one other relation to Rhea Chiles) with olive green Sharpie/marker at the center area of the full title page. "The Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation presents 700 North Adams Street -- a richly illustrated volume which explores the architecture, interiors and gardens of the present mansion, the history of the original 1907 mansion and the personal lives -- briefly glimpsed -- of the families who have lived in these two stately homes during the twentieth century. It is the hope of the Foundation members that Floridians will enjoy remembering their history or becoming familiar with their newly adopted state in these pages. For anyone with a sense of how closely the past touches the present, this is sure to be a captivating publication, a comprehensive portrayal of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Florida -- a state both southern and unique." -- from the inner front jacket flap. Seller Inventory # 007072

Bibliographic Details

Title: 700 North Adams Street [SIGNED FIRST EDITION]

Publisher: The Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation, Tallahassee, Florida

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Stanyard, Ray (photography); Choppin, Denise (designer)

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition