The Home of Washington and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial
New York: W. A. Townsend & Company, 1866. "New edition, revised, with additions." Hardcover. In green cloth boards, beveled edges, gilt sillouette of Washington, ruling and titling; likely rebound. Text block gilt edges. 376 pp. Three full-page engravings before title page, with tissue protectors. Illustrated by numerous other black and white engravings in text. VG-, half inch-long tear at upper front hinge, both covers securely attached. Light cover wear, corners bent slightly. Inscription on ffep. Pages clean, binding sound. Item #136840.1
A revision of "Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial", published in 1859, about the time when the Washington home passed from the possession of George Washington's family.
Price: $45.00