Washington, George | First English edition

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Washington, George 

Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress, written during the War between the United Colonies and Great Britain, by his Excellency, Now President of the United States. London: Cadell Junior and Davies, et al., 1795

2 volumes, 8vo (225 x 135 mm). Half-title to Vol. I, without the frontispiece found in some copies; scattered spotting, light and occasional offsetting. Original drab paper-covered boards; overall soiled and rubbed with loss, upper boards detached, edges darkened, front free endpaper of Vol. I detached but present, early ownership signatures to front free endpapers. In custom clamshell case. 

First English edition — issued during Washington's second term as President of the United States.

REFERENCE

ESTC T33141; Howes W142; Sabin 101733