A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George Washington
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927. Hardcover. 8vo. Very Good / Good+. Item #12476
Beautiful edition of this iconic biography of Washington by Parson Weems.
This is the work which originated the 'I Can Not Tell a Lie' , 'Cherry Tree' legend. Very scarce in original dust jacket.
Blue cloth. Square Tight Binding. Clean interior. Mild rubbing and wear to binding.
Dust jacket with mild age toning, rubbing and edge wear. Rear panel with a few-inch closed tear, with tape repair to verso as well as tape reinforcement to edges and folds. Presents handsomely in archival mylar.
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