This House of Representatives volume contains two reports from the Commissioners of the District Columbia: the 363-page Report of the Health Officer and the 75-page report on Public Schools. Included with the first report are five thematic maps showing the number of deaths over the last fiscal year due to a variety of illnesses including Typhoid Fever, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Diarrhea, Lung Disease and Consumption. The location of each death is marked on the map for a given disease, and the last two (lung disease and consumption) are color-coded to show deaths by race. Apart from the grim statistics, these are nice maps of the developing District and present fine detail along the Mall and the early subdivisions in the open spaces to the north. 438 total pages. Hardbound in contemporary leather with gilt title labels on spine.

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Condition: A

The folding maps are very clean and bright with tiny binding tears along the left sheet edges. Text is also near fine with a hint of pleasant light toning. Covers have only minor wear.