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📷 Condition & Features See photos for condition. This Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: Virginia and the Capital Region is a beautifully bound leatherette edition featuring gold embossing, full-color photographs, and detailed maps. A must-have for travelers, history lovers, and collectors. 📦 Shipping & Handling Ships via Media Mail for $4.88 Securely packed for protection Tracking included International buyers welcome via eBay Global Shipping Program 📌 Key Details: Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution Title: Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: Virginia and the Capital Region Binding: Elegant leatherette cover with gold-embossed lettering Features: Over 200 full-color photographs showcasing historic landmarks and scenic landscapes Detailed maps highlighting key locations Fascinating historical insights curated by the Smithsonian A collector-quality edition perfect for display 📜 Explore the Birthplace of American History! From colonial Jamestown to the halls of Washington, D.C., this Smithsonian guide takes you on a journey through the foundation of the United States. Whether you're visiting the monuments of the nation’s capital, the battlefields of Virginia, or historic homes like Monticello and Mount Vernon, this book is the perfect travel companion. 📌 Regions Covered: ✅ Washington, D.C. – Explore the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, U.S. Capitol, and presidential landmarks. ✅ Virginia – Visit Colonial Williamsburg, Civil War battlefields, Shenandoah National Park, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. ✅ Maryland – Discover Annapolis’ maritime heritage, Antietam’s Civil War history, and Baltimore’s historic districts. ✅ Delaware – Step into Old New Castle’s colonial charm, the DuPont estates, and Revolutionary War sites. 📌 Table of Contents: 1️⃣ Introduction – The historical significance of Virginia and the Capital Region 2️⃣ Washington, D.C. – The White House, Smithsonian museums, and the National Mall 3️⃣ Virginia – Founding fathers, Civil War sites, and scenic Blue Ridge history 4️⃣ Maryland – Chesapeake Bay heritage, historic towns, and key battlefields 5️⃣ Delaware – Early colonial settlements, coastal history, and DuPont legacies 6️⃣ Further Reading & Index – A deeper dive into the region’s history 🛍️ Collector’s Note: A must-have for historians, collectors, and travelers, this leatherette-bound Smithsonian guide is both a stunning display piece and a valuable resource. Whether you're planning a trip to Washington, D.C., or tracing America’s founding history, this book is a timeless treasure. 😊 Happy Words Section: Smithsonian guide historic America history book leatherette cover maps photos Washington DC travel book Virginia Civil War Jamestown Williamsburg Jefferson Monticello Mount Vernon Maryland Chesapeake Bay Delaware Revolutionary War National Mall collectible book history lover gift