Description
Second edition of The Life of George Washington by John Marshall, in two volumes, published in 1832.
Octavo, iv, 460pp, 42pp notes, viii; 448pp, 32pp notes, v, [4pp ads]. Full sheepskin, title in gilt over leather labels, raised bands with gilt-ruled compartments, decorative gilt board edges. Marbled leaf ends. Marbled endpapers. Bookseller’s label on front pastedown endpapers, previous ownership inscription on title page of both volumes. Frontispiece portrait of Washington in Volume I, lacking maps. Variable levels of toning and foxing, dampstain to rear panel of Volume II with limited impact on text block. (Sabin 44789) (Howes M317) A very good example, with noted issues.
