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"FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN": FIRST EDITION OF George Washington: A Biography; Volume one inscribed by DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN
FREEMAN, Douglas Southall.
George Washington: A Biography.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1948-54.
First edition of the author’s monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning work, widely considered the definitive biography of Washington. Octavo, six volumes, original black cloth, spines lettered in gilt, cartographic endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, with Vol. I inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "Autographed for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Ramage with every good wish Douglas Southall Freeman." In near fine condition. Vol. 5 in the publisher's slipcase. A very sharp set.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 149571
