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The Washington Papers: Basic Selections from the Public and Private Writings of George Washington
by Washington, George; Padover, Saul K. [editor]
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- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/Not Issued
- Seller
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Staten Island, New York, United States
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About This Item
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1989. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, bound in genuine tan leather with real 22 kt gold decoration. 430 pages. All edges gilt, silk ribbon marker sewn-in, raised spine. Selected Bibliography, Index. Two-page broad-side, Collector's Notes from The Library of the Presidents, laid-in loose and folded once horizontally. First edition thus. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh, unmarked and like new copy. As new..
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- Bookseller
- Great Expectations Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020984
- Title
- The Washington Papers: Basic Selections from the Public and Private Writings of George Washington
- Author
- Washington, George; Padover, Saul K. [editor]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1989
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Presidential Writings, Fine Binding, Easton Press
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Fine Binding;
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About the Seller
Great Expectations Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Staten Island, New York
About Great Expectations Rare Books
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- Gilt
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