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Lot 40

John Marshall "The Life of George Washington" (1804-07)

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John Marshall (American, 1755-1835)
The Life of George Washington (1804-07)
First edition, five volumes
Pub. C.P. Wayne (Philadelphia)
Half-calf and combed marbled boards with marbled endpapers, gilt lettering and decoration on the spines. Combed marbled edges. Octavo size. No atlas present.

Altogether the set measures 8 3/4" x 6" x 9".

Condition

Detached covers on the first, fourth, and fifth volumes (though all covers are present with no notable losses), and a loose cover spine on the fourth volume. Some scattered foxing and toning throughout the set.