4 volumes from the libraries of George Washington's nephew, Lawrence Augustine Washington, his son, and his daughter.
MEASE, James. Philadelphia: David Hogan, 1813. Volume III only, 8vo (228 x 130 mm). (Browning and spotting throughout.) Contemporary calf, smooth spine gilt, tan morocco lettering-piece gilt (some overall wear, particularly to hinges). Signed by Lawrence Augustine Washington and dated 24 March 1815. After the death of his father, Lawrence lived with George Washington for a while. Washington paid for he and his brother to attend Georgetown; they were "wild and uncontrollable and a constant trial to Washington" according to Ron Chernow. [With:] [WASHINGTON, Lawrence Augustine (1813-1882) and Emma Tell WASHINGTON (1812-1838), their copies.] DICK, Thomas, Works. Philadelphia: Key and Biddle, 1836. Volumes I, IV, and V only, 8vo (180 x 112 mm). (Dampstained.) Original cloth (stained and worn with a few losses to spine ends). Each volume signed by Lawrence, Emma, or both.
