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Sale 5273 - Fine Books & Ephemera
Jan 14, 2010
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5 vols. 5 vols.
Marshall, John. The Life of George Washington. Philadelphia: C.P. Wayne, 1804-1809. First edition. 8vo, contemp. tree calf, spines gilt, red & green morocco spine labels; occasionally scuffed, with residue of waxy leather preserver. Frontis. portrait in vol. 1. Some dampstaining to frontis., title page & first 2 leaves of preface, other occasional minor dampstaining, scattered, mostly light, foxing. A few close tears - no paper loss. Without the Atlas vol.
Nathaniel Ramsay's copy, signed by him at head of vol. 5 title page.
Howes M-317
Ramsay, Nathaniel (1741-1817), lawyer, Revolutionary War soldier, won distinction at Monmouth, 1778.
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