[Rarebooks] fs: Forensic archaeology of Ford's Theatre

[Back Creek Books]

Greetings Booklovers,

This is the definitive study of Ford's Theatre, scene of Lincoln's 
assassination. Fairly scarce in hardcover:
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(No. 4806 )  Olszewski, George J. (with 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.: United States Department of the Interior, 1963. First 
printing, Hardcover, Quarto, xviii, 138 pages, black & white photographs, 
drawings, plans. Very good, Issued without dustjacket.
      This invaluable report amounts to a forensic archaeological study of 
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It chronicles discoveries made during 
the restoration of the theater in the early 1960s, as well as presenting 
historical and architectural data compiled from all known official sources 
and private collections. Includes many scaled architectural drawings, 
historic photographs, facsimiles, etc. In addition, 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 blue 
cloth over boards with gilt stamped spine and upper board lettering. Binding 
shows slight stains or unevenness of color to exterior. There are a few 
small brown specks scattered on textblock edges....... $50.00
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Best regards,

Rock
Back Creek Books
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