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Biographical Memoirs of the Illustrious General George Washington, Late President of the United States of America, and Commander in Chief of their Armies, during the Revolutionay War
por [Corry, John]
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Savage, Maryland, United States
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New Haven: Sidney's Press for I. Cooke & Co, 1811. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Uncommon early edition, which was originally published in London in 1800. It is said to be the first biography of Washington, and also includes a reprinting of his farewell address. The author, John Corry, published most of his works anonymously. Born in Ireland, he worked as a topographer and journalist as well as an author of histories such as this one. Dedicated to the youth of America. In marbled paper covered boards over tan leather spine with modern hand lettered paper title label to spine. Heavy wear and rubbing to boards, edges, and corners. Loss to marbled paper on rear board. Small spots of foxing and soiling scattered throughout, but text remains bright. Frontispiece portrait of Washington and engraving on title page. Lacks front free endpaper. Pen markings to rear free endpaper. 144 pages. Size: about 5.5 x 3.5 inches. AME/080423.
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- Título
- Biographical Memoirs of the Illustrious General George Washington, Late President of the United States of America, and Commander in Chief of their Armies, during the Revolutionay War
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- [Corry, John]
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- Sidney's Press for I. Cooke & Co
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- New Haven
- Data de publicação
- 1811
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- 0.00 libras
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