The Writings of George Washington: from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799, 39 Vols.

Fitzpatrick, John C., (ed.)

Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1931

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39 Vols.: 1 (1745-1756); 2 (1757-1759); 3 (Jan. 1775-Sept. 1775); 4 (Oct.1775-Apr.1776), plt. reversed, p. 174.; 5 (May 1776-Aug. 1776); 6 (Sept.1776-Jan. 1777), P/o penned, f.f.e.p.; 7 (Jan. 1777-Apr. 1777); 8 (May 1777-July 1777); 9 (Aug. 1777-Nov. 1777); 10 (Nov.1777-Feb. 1778); 11(Mar.1778-May 1778); 12 (Jun.1778- Sept.1778); 13 (Oct.1778- Jan. 1779); 14 (Jan.1779-May 1779); 15 (May 1779-July 1779), ding to fore-edge; 16 (July 1779- Oct. 1779); 17 (Oct. 1779-Feb.1780); 18 (Feb. 1780- June 1780); 19 (June 1780- Sept.1780); 20 (Sept. 1780-Dec. 1780); 21 (Dec. 1780-Apr. 1781); 22 (Apr. 1781-Aug. 1781), moderate fx-ing to fore-edge; 23 (Aug. 1781-Feb. 1782), lgt fx-ing to fore-edge; 24 (Feb. 1782-Aug. 1782); 25 (Aug. 1782-Dec. 1782); 26 (Jan. 1783-Jun. 1783); frt. br. heel cor lgt-ly frayed.; 27 (June 1783-Nov. 1784); 28 (Dec. 1784-Aug. 1786); 29 (Sept. 1786-June 1788); 30 (June 1788-Jan. 1790), 4 crown cors. crease marks. 31 (Jan, 1790-Mar. 1792); 32 (Mar. 1792-June 1793); 33 (June 1793-Oct. 1794); 34 (Oct. 1794-Mar. 1796); 35 (Mar. 1796-July 1797); 36 (Aug. 1797-Oct. 1798); 37 (Nov. 1798- Dec. 1799); 38 (General Index: A-N); 39 (General Index: O-Z). Gilt titles: sp. Frontis w/ guard, all vols. Illust. w/ maps, facsimile docs., many vols. Facsimile bk.-plt. of Washington's crest, f.p.p., all vols. Each vol. has separate index. Very little interior tanning. Interior leaves clean and tight. Published by the Geo. Washington Bicentennial Comm. 1931-1944. A masterpiece of scholarship and editorial perseverence which lays out the writing and times of George Washington, first presdient of the United States. The man could write well and his character is revealed through his prose. Anyone who takes the time to read here will be be rewarded. Excellent for the researcher and historian. Increased postage due to weight.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Writings of George Washington: from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799, 39 Vols.
• Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1931
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: VG
• Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ