A History of the Life and Death, Virtues and Exploits of General George Washington
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927. 8vo. Very Good / Good. Item #19129
A Handsome edition of this iconic biography of Washington by Parson Weems, uncommon in the original dust jacket.
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, save for previous owner signature to front endpaper and former bookseller price to same.. Mild rubbing and wear to binding. Mild offsetting to endpapers from jacket flaps.
Dust jacket with mild age toning, rubbing and edge wear, including a one-inch scuff to lower front panel. Presents handsomely in archival mylar.
Price: $125.00