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Lot 95

Sale 5213 - Rare Books and Manuscripts
Apr 4, 2013 6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$2,500 - 4,000
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$900
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5 vols.


5 vols.
Marshall, John. The Life of George Washington. London: Richard Phillips, 1804-1807. 4to, contemp. calf; scuffed, covers detached but present, spines often rubbed, labels defective. Complete with portrait, 2 views, engraved vignette & 12 fold maps & plans. Offsetting on vol. 1 title, scattered light foxing to text, plates & maps. Bottom margins dampstained - sometimes extending into gutters, old newspaper clipping at head of preface. 2pp adverts at end of vol. 4 & pub. notice at end of vol. 2.
Howes M-317 - 1st English (& best) edition; Sabin 44788.

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