Click for full-size.
Histoire de Washington et de la Fondation de la Republique de Etats-Unis ("History of Washington and the Founding of the United States")
by Cornelis de Witt, Francois Guizot
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Nice condition, antique George Washington biography, "HISTOIRE DE WASHINGTON" ("History of Washington") - et de la Fondation de la Republique des Etats-Unis ("and the Founding of the United States") by Cornelis de Witt. 1855; Didier, Libraire-Editeur; Paris. This edition is written entirely in French. The book features an engraved frontispiece portrait of George Washington, a fold-out "Map of the United States in 1785" in color, and a ribbon page marker. At the front of the book is a section titled "Washington ~ Etude Historique" ("Historical Study of Washington") by Francois Guizot. Nicely bound in half-leather with marbled covers, marbled end papers, a ribbon page marker, and four raised bands on the spine. There is a table of contents at the back. Complete in one volume.
Condition:
Shelf wear to the edges of the boards and corners. Rubbing to the leather at the top-left corner of the front cover, and along the edges of the spine. There is a 1" tear at the top-left edge of the spine where it meets the back cover. Bright gilt lettering on the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are lightly age-toned, but clean with only some mild foxing here and there to some random pages. The fold-out map at the back is firmly attached and is in nice condition with no tears. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
Condition:
Shelf wear to the edges of the boards and corners. Rubbing to the leather at the top-left corner of the front cover, and along the edges of the spine. There is a 1" tear at the top-left edge of the spine where it meets the back cover. Bright gilt lettering on the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are lightly age-toned, but clean with only some mild foxing here and there to some random pages. The fold-out map at the back is firmly attached and is in nice condition with no tears. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6161
- Title
- Histoire de Washington et de la Fondation de la Republique de Etats-Unis ("History of Washington and the Founding of the United States")
- Author
- Cornelis de Witt, Francois Guizot
- Format/Binding
- Half Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- French Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Didier, Libraire-Editeur
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1855
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- george washington, histoire de washington, etats-unis d'amerique, cornelis de witt, francois guizot, washington biography, united states history, revolutionary war, war independence, founding fathers, 1776, us presidents, thomas jefferson, john adams, ame
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography / Autobiography; History; Non-Fiction;
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
This Book’s Categories
Positive Representation Matters
Books transmit cultural values and can shape the views of society. Learn more about the history of American literature in Collecting Children’s Literature by Writers and Educators of the Harlem Renaissance.
Collecting Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards
Exchanging Valentines can be an awkward process, especially when you consider “Vinegar Valentines” and other snarky sentiments - whatever your tastes, enjoy the sweet and sour cards alike in this gallery!
