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1834 George Washington Americana Sparks Letters

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1834 George Washington Americana Sparks Letters Illustrated Revolutionary War 9v

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”

– George Washington

An international icon for liberation and nationalism, Washington left a legacy of documentary records throughout his lifetime. Historian Jared Sparks was the first to collect and publish these writings in the 1830's.

“The Writings of George Washington” is a collection of his letters, speeches, and other official papers. This set contains many important selections from those works including details of Washington’s time as commander in chief of the army, his inauguration as the first President of the United States, and many speeches and letters.

Item number: #5716

Price: $950

SPARKS, Jared

The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations.

Boston, Mass. Russell [and several others] 1834-1837. First edition.

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 9 volumes (of 12)

Volumes II-X (2-10)

References: Sabin 101765

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Vol. IX – Minor water damage on edge of front board

Size: ~10.25in X 6.75in (26cm x 17cm)

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