George Washington-owned and signed book commands $441K at Freeman’s

First edition of ‘The Transactions of the Royal Humane Society,’ previously owned by George Washington and signed by him on the half-title page, $441,000
First edition of ‘The Transactions of the Royal Humane Society,’ previously owned by George Washington and signed by him on the half-title page, $441,000
First edition of ‘The Transactions of the Royal Humane Society,’ previously owned by George Washington and signed by him on the half-title page, $441,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s May 3 Books and Manuscripts auction was marked by fierce bidding for presidential material and significant Americana, resulting in the remarkable $441,000 sale of a volume from the personal library of George Washington.

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