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Building The George Washington Bridge History, 1933

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Building The George Washington Bridge History, 1933

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Transactions Of The American Society Of Civil Engineers, Volume 97 1933

By various American Society Civil Engineers

American Society Of Civil Engineers 1st Edition, 1st Printing with date "1933" on title page, no additional printings on copyright page

Vintage illustrated hardcover history of the building of the George Washington Bridge

Nice example of a 3/4 leather binding. Black leather with gold letters on spine. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams, drawings, etc.

Description: "The final report on the George Washington Bridge, with the history of its planning and design, the construction process, and its cost. Issued a year after the bridge was completed, this report is a complete well illustrated history of this historic project."

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Condition

Internally tight and unmarked with marbleized end papers. Light expected handing wear, rubbing to spine and covers, but all lettering/decoration bright. No remainder mark; not x-library.