New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1857. Illustrated edition. Hardcover. Good + overall. Five volumes of this extensive biography of George Washington. Illustrated edition, each volume with many steel engraved plates illustrating the narrative of the Revolution War, Washington, his generals, his home, etc.

Sml 4to (10 3/8 x 7 1/2"), 3/4 black leather and maroon cloth boards, with 6 chambers on spine, gilt titles and deco. Ex lib with label on lower spine, stamp inside cover only and tiny label on spine. V.1 504pp, v.2 518pp, v.3 523pp, v.4 518pp, v.5 456pp. Illustrated edition with crisp engravings. Edges rubbed, v. 3 with crack at lower hinge and black stain in margins from p307 on not affecting text.

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Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 28552
Title: Life of George Washington
Author: Irving, Washington
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good + overall
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Illustrated edition
Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1857
Bookseller catalogs: HISTORY;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.