COLUMBUS DOOR BOOKENDS
Crafted from the marble taken from the east front steps during the
1995 renovations, these bookends are based on the 17-foot tall, 20,000
pound bronze doors in the east front of the Capitol. e doors have
a curved semicircular tympanum above two valves that are divided
into four panels, each of which depicts the life of Christopher
Columbus. Engraved in the base of the bookends is the quote by Carl
Sandburg:"Whenever a People or an Institution Forgets its Hard
Beginnings it is Beginning to Decay." (9 1/2" x 5" x 3")
#002404 $128.00 Members $115.20
"WE THE PEOPLE" BOOKENDS (SPECIAL
PRICE)
is collectible set of bookends is a welcome addition to any
library setting. Beautifully crafted with a scroll-like front that
incorporates the preamble in this classic design. Gift boxed with
provenance card for easy gift giving. (7 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 4")
MARBLE CAPITOL REPLICA
Beautifully detailed replica of the Capitol is crafted from
marble of the east front steps removed during renovations and
ground to a fine powder. e mixture is then added to resin for
exquisite detail. (9 1/4" x 5 2/3" x 3 3/4")
#002089 $75.00 Members $67.50
THE AMERICAN SENATE: AN INSIDER'S HISTORY
is ground breaking, comprehensive history of the United
States Senate is the result of twenty years of research by two
authorities on Senate history, Neil MacNeil and Richard A.
Baker. Hardcover, 16 B&W halftones, 472 pp., 2013.
#002755 $29.95 Members $26.95
THE HOUSE: A HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
e United States House of Representatives is thought by many
to be the premiere deliberative legislative body in existence.
The founders of our country designed the House to reflect
the will of the people. Noted historian Robert V. Remini, a
past winner of the Freedom Award, chronicles two centuries of
the House from inaugurating a new government until current
times. is single-volume history is a must have. Hardbound,
614 pp., 2006.
#001875 $34.95 Members $31.45
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