Roose, W.S.

ROOSE'S COMPANION AND GUIDE TO WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.

[Washington, DC]: Gibson Brothers, Printers, 1887. Carefully revised and corrected to 1887. 12mo.; iii-viii, [9]-144 pp. Illustrations and large folding map with a couple small closed tears. Blind stamped red cloth (lightly soiled), gilt title on front board (a bit rubbed). Lacks title page. Item #55975

The final paragraph of text remarks on plans for a proposed Lincoln Monument, to honor "the history of the Martyr President." Clarke Mills' proposed model for the monument is shown in an engraving on page 45 [not the one ultimately chosen]. Ten listings on OCLC.

Price: $85.00