Memoir of Lieut. Col. Tench Tilghman, Secretary and Aid to Washington
Arno Press, 1971. 8vo. Near Fine. Item #18434
A beautiful scarce 1971 reprint of this biography of of George Washington's close friend. longest-serving Aide-de-Camp, and Talbot County, Maryland native.
Originally published in 1876, this piece provides deep insight into Tilghman's thoughts and life during and after the Revolution featuring many pages of his correspondence.
Finely bound in rich dark brown leather with titling and decor stamped in gilt. 176pp. Square tight binding. Clean interior. All edges gilt. This edition has grown increasingly tough to get and is nearly as uncommon as the 1876 1st Edition.
Small scuff to crown of spine, else Fine.
A must-have for any serious student of the Revolution, George Washington, or the history of Talbot County, Maryland.
Price: $275.00