Binding: Leather,Place of Publication: Philadelphia,Language: English,Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Fine Leather Bindings, Great Condition, Rare,Author: John Marshall,Publisher: C.P. Wayne,Topic: George Washington,Country of Origin: United States of America,Subject: Biography & Autobiography,Year Printed: 1804,Original/Facsimile: Original THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON Author: John Marshall Title: THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON Publication: Philadelphia: C.P. Wayne, 1804 Edition: First Edition, Mixed Impressions Description: Marshall, John. The Life of George Washington. Philadelphia: C.P. Wayne, 1804–1807. First Edition, Mixed Impressions. A complete five-volume set of the definitive first biography of George Washington, authored by Chief Justice John Marshall. This set represents a desirable early issue of the American First Edition, featuring the rolling publication dates characteristic of the original subscription release: Volume I: 1805 (Second Impression) Volumes II–V: First Impressions (Vol II-III: 1804; Vol IV: 1805; Vol V: 1807) The set is handsomely bound in a late 19th-century 3/4 leather with marbled paper boards. The spines are intricately decorated with bright gilt detailing and raised bands. Binding: Excellent shelf presence with very strong hinges and secure text blocks. Some expected darkening and light rubbing to the leather corners. Interior: Features a majority of bright, clean pages throughout. As is common with this edition, there is mild sporadic foxing, with heavier foxing noted on the title page and frontispiece of Volume I. Notes: Light, occasional damp staining present in a few volumes (documented in photos). Previous owner’s bookplates are affixed to the front pastedowns; some volumes include a bookplate opposite the title page. Dimensions: Octavo (8.5" x 5.5"). A beautiful and scarce set of the "Wayne Edition," highly sought after for Marshall’s comprehensive "Colonial History" introduction in Volume I—a section omitted from later American printings. . Very Good. Seller ID: 892 Subject: Biography & Autobiography, History, Military & War, US Presidents