Quarto, xxii, 257 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in green cloth with gilt lettering to spine, and black lettering to front cover. Large vertical stain to front board, with light staining overall. Bumping to beveled edges and spine. Light fraying and chipping to head and tail of spine. Text block is shaken, but boards secure. Exterior text block edges are gilt, with light foxing on the interior text block towards front pages. Light age toning throughout. Inscription by the author on free end paper, written "For Colonel Shannon J. Rockwell, With sincere regards of his friends. Elizabeth Bryant Johnston, Washington D.C., February 22nd 1882." Illustrations throughout. Book was released on the 150th anniversary of Washington's birth. SN Consignment. NOTE: [Shelved in Room A Oversized]. 1377640. Special Collections. Seller Inventory # 1377640

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Title: ORIGINAL PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON [Inscribed]

Publisher: James R. Osgood and Company, Boston

Publication Date: 1882

Binding: Hardcover

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