first edition Hardcover
1941 · Portland OR
by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Washington
Portland OR: Binfords & Mort, Publishers. Very Good+. 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. (decorated green buckram; no dust jacket, but encased in a nice-looking facsimile reproduction of the original first edition jacket; see 2nd scanned image posted with this listing) [good sound copy, modest shelfwear, slight bumping to lower tips, internally clean; folded map in rear pocket is present and in excellent condition]. (American Guide Series) Series (B&W photographs, maps) A comprehensive guide to the history, culture, commerce and geography of the state of Washington. The book includes chapters on these individual cities and towns: Aberdeen-Hoquiam, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, Yakima. Numerous "Tours," as was standard with this excellent series, including special sections devoted to Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Puget Sound, and the islands (Vashon, Bainbridge, Orcas, San Juan). The numerous photographs include several Farm Security Administration images credited to Dorothea Lange and Arthur Rothstein. Includes: chronology; bibliography; index. Preface by Anne E. Windhusen, State Supervisor. NOTE again that the dust jacket on this book is a FACSIMILE, and that its presence has not been factored into our pricing. ****NOTE that additional postage charges will be assessed for international shipping of this heavy volume; if this concerns you, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order. As always at ReadInk, domestic Media Mail shipping is free.**** .
(Inventory #: 29278)