1900-03 HISTORY OF US CAPITOL 2 LARGE FOLIO SET ARCHITECTURE PLANS PHOTOS BROWN

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1900-03, History of the United States Capitol, Two Volume Set, Large Folios, ArchitectureBrown, Glenn. History of the United States Capitol, Volume I, The Old Capitol - 1792-1850. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1900. Tall folio, gilt decorated red cloth, 113 pages + 136 plates and Brown, Glenn. History of the United States Capitol, Volume II. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903. Tall folio, gilt decorated red cloth, pages 114-255, plates 137-322. First edition.Glenn Brown (1854-1932) was an American architect and historian whose buildings are listed on the U. S. National Register of Historic Places. He is perhaps best remembered for his comprehensive two folio History of the United States Capitol which is now offered for your consideration. Contains many fine architectural plans, photographs, portraits and historical prints.Condition: These two folios, each measuring 15 inches by 11 inches, are bound in gilt decorated red cloth. Some white smudging and spots to boards; front hinges cracked. Contents very good.