The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Forces, during the War which established the Independence of his country and First President of the United States
Philadelphia: C. F. Wayne, 1804. 1804-1807. Frontispiece, xxii, 488p, 45p: viii, 560p, 72: viii, 580p, 28p, [2]: viii, 626p, 16p, [2]: vii, 779p, 36p. Modern tan quarter calf over marbled boards with entirely untrimmed edges on all volumes. Does not include the Atlas volume. Vol III includes the publisher's advertisement leaf for the third volume with a printed extract from the Law of Congress on Copy-right. Vol IV includes the publisher's proposal bound at the end for A Summary of Universal History. Also includes an inserted handwritten document in volume I regarding the estate of Henry Garber from Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Contemporary signature of Abraham Hockman on the inside front blank. Howes #M317 [Does not record the publishers leaves in vol III & VI]. Sabin 44788, O. Rich vol II p15-16. Scattered to moderate foxing. An attractive set in a unique state. Item #10155
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