Leipzig; Alphons Durr, 1859., 1859. Hard Cover. FIRST THUS. Published originally as the first volume in the 12 volume set "The Writings of Washington", and here presented in an abridged form as a separate work. Octavo, pp. xii, 371, [1]. Brown half-calf with 5 raised bands, tan calf title label with gilt titles to spine and ruling to compartments; matching brown cloth boards; all edges sprinkled red. Spine a little scuffed and sunned; minor wear at corners. Scattered foxing, a little heavier to early and late leaves, otherwise contents clean; no annotation or inscriptions. A Very Good copy. Biography of the American President, including the origins of the family and emigration to America, abridged from the original by "omissions... mostly of a political or general nature" from which the biographical incidents and narrative have been preserved without change. Scarce.

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Librería: Keel Row Books (GB)
Inventario del vendedor #: 7769
Título: The Life of George Washington.
Autor: Sparks, Jared
Formato/Encuadernación: Hard Cover
Estado del libro: Usado
Encuadernación: Tapa dura
Editorial: Leipzig; Alphons Durr, 1859.
Fecha de publicación: 1859
Palabras clave: Autobiography & Biography
Atención: Puede que se trate de un conjunto de varios volúmenes y requiera de gastos de envío adicionales.

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