Lot 156

1857 Life and Times of Washington Volume I by John Frederick Schroeder Illustrated FIRST EDITION

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1857 Life and Times of Washington Volume I by John Frederick Schroeder Illustrated FIRST EDITION

Current Bid: $25

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by One Source Auctions
July 27, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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Canandaigua, NY, US 14424

Johnson, Fry & Company in New York. The book stands out for its high-finish steel engravings designed by famous historical illustrator Alonzo Chappel. These feature full-length portraits and dramatic battle scenes protected by original tissue guards. Volume I is a substantial quarto sized book spanning 708 pages. It features an introduction, the first four parts of Washington's biography, and an 8-page facsimile of Thomas Jefferson’s original handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 9" x 11:
  • Condition: Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages.

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