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George Washngton: A National Treasure
Christman, C.S. and Ellen G. Miles; Marc Pachter \(Foreword\); Richard Brookhiser \(Inroduction\)
Language: English
Published by National Portrait Gallery / U. of Washington Press, Washington, D.C. / Seattle, 2002
- Softcover
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Washington, D.C. / Seattle: National Portrait Gallery / U. of Washington Press, 2002. 103 pages; numerous color illustrations of Washington, his portraits, his contemporaries, the various owners of the Landsdowne portrait and others. This book was motivated by the celebrated purchase of the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait which was given as a gift to Marquis of Landsdowne, a British aristocrat. The portrait ever since known as the Landsdowne portrait. Informative history of Washington and Washington's portrait. Previous owner's name, otherwise in fine condition: clean throughout, tight binding. First Edition. Pictorial Wrappers (softcover). Very Good. 12" x 7.5". Language: ENG.…
