ISBN: 9781580930109 - george washington's mount vernon (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Before the White House, there was Mount Vernon, the home of this nation's first president -- George Washington. Profiled here for the first time in full color by award-winning photographers Robert Lautman and Edward Owen and thoroughly documented in eight essays by eminent historians, the fascinating story of Mount Vernon -- from Washington's life to the finely furnished home that he and his wife, Martha, created over the years to the struggle and perseverance of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to save this national treasure -- is presented in this exceptional volume. From the time Washington first leased the house and farm in 1754 until his death in 1799, he increased the estate from 2,126 acres to more than 8,000. Every aspect of Mount Vernon -- from the expansion and decoration of the house to the purchase of the silver and china, planting of the gardens, and management of the plantation -- was personally handled by Washington. The estate's elegant simplicity has been likened to the personality that so diligently shaped it. Celebrated leaders from all walks of life -- including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and almost every American president since Washington -- make brief but important appearances in the Mount Vernon saga. In addition to historical significance, the rescue and subsequent restoration of Mount Vernon represent a milestone in America's preservation movement. The exemplary research and implementation of preservation techniques employed in the restoration of Mount Vernon, many of which are detailed here, have set precedents in the field.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Before the White House, there was Mount Vernon, the home of this nation's first president -- George Washington. Profiled here for the first time in full color by award-winning photographers Robert Lautman and Edward Owen and thoroughly documented in eight essays by eminent historians, the fascinating story of Mount Vernon -- from Washington's life to the finely furnished home that he and his wife, Martha, created over the years to the struggle and perseverance of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to save this national treasure -- is presented in this exceptional volume. From the time Washington first leased the house and farm in 1754 until his death in 1799, he increased the estate from 2,126 acres to more than 8,000. Every aspect of Mount Vernon -- from the expansion and decoration of the house to the purchase of the silver and china, planting of the gardens, and management of the plantation -- was personally handled by Washington. The estate's elegant simplicity has been likened to the personality that so diligently shaped it. Celebrated leaders from all walks of life -- including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and almost every American president since Washington -- make brief but important appearances in the Mount Vernon saga. In addition to historical significance, the rescue and subsequent restoration of Mount Vernon represent a milestone in America's preservation movement. The exemplary research and implementation of preservation techniques employed in the restoration of Mount Vernon, many of which are detailed here, have set precedents in the field.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover w/DJ. Zustand: Very Good/Good. First Edition. New York, NY: The Monacelli Press. Very Good/Good. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. Square 4to., 263 pp., dust jacket light shelf wear to edges and corners, small tear to top spine edge, corners lightly chipped and rubbed, reverse side lightly foxed, otherwise good; cover light shelf wear to edges and corners, otherwise very good; last few pages of text block lightly bumped/dog-eared at top lead corner, Former owner's ex-library seal to front free-endpaper, small marker mark to bottom edge of text block, otherwise pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White/Color Illus. & Photos (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, published by Monacelli Press in 1998. A fine copy in a fine DJ, now protected in removable archival mylar. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #615.…

hardcover. Zustand: very good(-). very good(-). First. Profusely Illus. in color. Square 4to, blue cloth, d.w. with three small tears and dampstained on blank side, cloth and a few page margins lightly soiled. (New York): Monacelli Press, (1998).

Hardcover. Zustand: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized hardcover. Blue cloth with gold lettering. This copy has been stamped in gold with the name of the Co-Chairman of the "George Washington Weekend" 1999 on the front cover, "Mary M. Ourisman." She was married to Marty Ourisman, businessman and patron of the arts in DC -- and was herself the Ambassador Barbados. This is the standard coffee-table picture book of Mount Vernon, but it happens to be an unique copy because of its association. Please email with photos or to request photos. If a photo pops up beside my listing, please be aware that it's 'stock photo' added by ABE (for reasons that escape me), not this actual item. Extra shipping will be required for this oversized and overweight volume.…

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. An excellent study; Mt Vernon is well worth visiting. pp.264. Illus. Endpaper charts. DW in archival sleeve.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 263 pages. 11.50x11.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.