Lot 195
America.- Marshall (John) The Life of George Washington, 6 vol. (inc. Atlas), first edition, Philadelphia, 1805-07.
Hammer Price: £700
Description
America.- Marshall (John) The Life of George Washington, 6 vol. (inc. Atlas), first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, 10 engraved maps (8 double-page), list of subscribers, previous owner's ink signature to titles, bookplate of Ronal Bourgeault to atlas, scattered spotting and off-setting, contemporary calf, spine labels detached or becoming so, upper joint beginning (atlas), rubbed and worn, [Sabin 44788], 8vo & 4to, Philadelphia, 1805-07.
⁂ "The only complete edition of this indispensable work, the Colonial History being omitted in the later American editions." (Sabin)
Description
America.- Marshall (John) The Life of George Washington, 6 vol. (inc. Atlas), first edition, engraved portrait frontispiece, 10 engraved maps (8 double-page), list of subscribers, previous owner's ink signature to titles, bookplate of Ronal Bourgeault to atlas, scattered spotting and off-setting, contemporary calf, spine labels detached or becoming so, upper joint beginning (atlas), rubbed and worn, [Sabin 44788], 8vo & 4to, Philadelphia, 1805-07.
⁂ "The only complete edition of this indispensable work, the Colonial History being omitted in the later American editions." (Sabin)
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