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Washington Irving: The Life of George Washington, 1859

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1859 Life of George Washington. Washington, I.: Washington, Irving. 1859 Life of George Washington Volumes 1 – 5. New York: G.P. Putnam, 115 Nassau Street. 1859 This is a lot of Lot of 5 Books. Please see all photos for more details and condition

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Irving, Life of George Washington, Vol. I-V, 1861: LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, Vol. I-V, by Washington Irving, published by G. P. Putnam, New York, 1861. Hardcover octavos, 2,336 total marbled-edged pages, each volume with two steel engraved frontispie

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Life of George Washington by Irving: Life of George Washington by Irving One of eight single and multiple item lots of leather bound books from a private Southern library collection, mainly Colonial and American history, some first editi

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5vol. In 3 Books - "The Life of George Washington": 5vol. In 3 Books - "The Life of George Washington" by Washington Irving - 7.5 in tall x 5.5

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The Life of George Washington , Leather Bounds: 5 vols. By Washington Irving…published dates 1855-1862…3/4 leather with marbled boards…raised bands..black and red leather spine labels..portrait in front page…minor wear, water stains

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Irving's "Life of George Washington" Vol I - IV: "Life of George Washigton" Vol. I - IV Illustrated Edition by Washigton Irving. Published: New York, G.P. Putnam, 582 Broadway, 1862. Each measures: 10-3/8" x 7-1/8". From a Palm Beach estate. Local P

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1807 1st ed George Washington Life John Marshall Revolutionary War AMERICA: 1807 1st ed George Washington Life John Marshall Revolutionary War AMERICA â€œThe Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.” â€• John Marshall

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Washington Irving: The Life of George Washington, 1859

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Washington Irving: The Life of George Washington in 4 Volumes. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York (1857-1859).
Hardcover. First edition. Leather Spines, gilt titles and decoration to spines, raised bands, moire edges. Vol. 1: xviv, 504 pp. 34 illustrations (including frontispiece, other engravings with protective tissue, 3 maps and 10 woodcuts). Vol. 3: xvii, 523 pp., 39 illustrations (including frontispiece, other engravings with protective tissue, 7 maps and 11 woodcuts). Vol. 4: xiii, 518 pp., 35 illustrations (including frontispiece, other engravings with protective tissue, 2 maps and 12 woodcuts). Volumes 1, 3 and 4.

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VG++, tight binding, covers with minor wear, some foxing, no damages.

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