1856 1ed Life of George Washington by Washington Irving
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1856 1ed Life of George Washington by Washington Irving American Revolution 5v
“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”
– George Washington
Late in Washington Irvings literary career, he began publishing a biography on the first American president, George Washington. In order to accurately portray George Washington, Irving traveled to and from the Washingtons plantation home of Mount Vernon to garner studies for his work. This work was the final published work of Irvings life, and was published in a total of five volumes.
While many biographies of George Washington exist, few, if any, are by as well-known of an author as Washington Irving. An important work of Americana.
Item number: #16316
Price: $750
IRVING, Washington
Life of George Washington
New York : G.P. Putnam & Co., 1856-1859. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages – 5 volumes
Vol. I – Early life, expeditions, and campaigns
xvi, 459, [1]
Vol. II – The American war, invasion of Canada, etc.
xii, 486
Vol. III – The American war during the years, 1777, 1778, and 1779
xiv, 483, [1]
Vol. IV – Conclusion of the American war
xi, [1], 479, [1]
Vol. V – Conclusion, with general index
xii, 434, [8]
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13.5cm)
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16316
“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”
– George Washington
Late in Washington Irvings literary career, he began publishing a biography on the first American president, George Washington. In order to accurately portray George Washington, Irving traveled to and from the Washingtons plantation home of Mount Vernon to garner studies for his work. This work was the final published work of Irvings life, and was published in a total of five volumes.
While many biographies of George Washington exist, few, if any, are by as well-known of an author as Washington Irving. An important work of Americana.
Item number: #16316
Price: $750
IRVING, Washington
Life of George Washington
New York : G.P. Putnam & Co., 1856-1859. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages – 5 volumes
Vol. I – Early life, expeditions, and campaigns
xvi, 459, [1]
Vol. II – The American war, invasion of Canada, etc.
xii, 486
Vol. III – The American war during the years, 1777, 1778, and 1779
xiv, 483, [1]
Vol. IV – Conclusion of the American war
xi, [1], 479, [1]
Vol. V – Conclusion, with general index
xii, 434, [8]
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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