Architecture / Original Press Kit from the Ground-Breaking Ceremony 1st ed 1964

Description: [Original Press Kit from the Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]By DC] [Architecture]: [Washington(1964)An apparently complete press kit from the December 2, 1964 ground-breaking for the John F.Near fine. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Highlighted by four photographs of intricate architectural models of the interior and exterior, the kit also contains dozens of pages of information provided to the press by the Center's public affairs department, including: a January 23, 1964 copy of the "John F. Kennedy Center Act" of Congress; a copy of Most Reverend Philip M. Hannan's invocation during the ceremony; seating charts of dignitaries attending the event; background on the conception and planning behind the Center, and more. The Kennedy Center is the busiest performing arts center in The United States and represented the first time that the Federal Government financed construction of a building devoted to the performing arts. The Center opened to overwhelming positive reviews and remains an enduring landmark. A scarce and well-kept record of its ground-breaking. No copies located in OCLC nor in commerce. Washington, DC: [Kennedy Center], (1964). Wraps. 4to. Two-pocket card folder, gilt title to front. Containing approximately 25 sheets of typed press information, two original site programs, an illustrated informational booklet, and four 8" x 10" black-and-white photographs. Light adhesive staining to photograph versos, overall near fine. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 550 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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