Treasures of the Smithsonian by Bowman, John S. (editor) - 1992

New York: Mallard Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. 0792455509 . "The collection began with a half-million dollar bequest from an English scientist, James Smithson, to the United States of America for the estalishment of an institution 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men'. By the end of the nineteenth century the scientific and naturalist collections had been augmented by the Astrophysical Observatory, while the Freer collection of oriental and American art donated in 1923 took the Institution in yet another direction." Ships same or next business day. Tail edge of boards and spine are gently rubbed, front board has a small white mark, back board four small dents and a small white mark. Dust jacket has shelf and edge wear heaviest at the corners and top edge, spine is faded. Heavy book, requires extra shipping. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 160 pages .