[Rarebooks] fs: Ford's Theatre

[Back Creek Books]

Greetings All,

For your consideration:
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(No. 4806 )  Olszewski, George J. (Conrad L. Wirth, Randle B. Truett and
William M. Haussmann). HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT: RESTORATION OF FORD'S
THEATRE, WASHINGTON D.C. [FORD'S THEATER].
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1963. First printing,
Hardcover, Quarto, xviii, 138 pages, black & white photographs, drawings,
plans. Fine, Issued without dustjacket.
      This invaluable report chronicles discoveries made during the
restoration of the theater in the early 1960s, as well as presenting a
detailed collection of historical and architectural data--including many
scale drawings--compiled from all known official sources and private
collections. As such, it is an essential forensic archaeological study of
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Includes many historic photographs,
architectural drawings, facsimiles, etc. Appendices chronicle Lincoln's
visits to Ford's, a list of the productions at Ford's between August 1863
and April 14, 1865, etc. Excellent bibliography. Bound in slate blue cloth
over boards with gilt stamped spine and upper board lettering. One minor
spot near head of spine.    $50.00
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Rock Toews
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