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Wed, Sep 18, 2019 12:30AM EDT
Lot 164

Washington and the American Republic.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lossing, Benson J. Washington and the American Republic. New York: Virtue and Yorston, 1870. First edition, pebbled half calf over marbled boards; twice ruled in blind, 6 compartments ruled and titled in gilt with decorations in blind, raised bands filleted, a.e.g., marbled endpapers. Frontispieces with tissue guards. Illustrated bastard titles, maps, and steel engraved plates throughout. Small 4to. Rubbed corners and joint ends, light dampstaining to lower margin corners in vol. III, else a fine set.