Updated on December 4: This book set has been sold.
Complete five volume set of The Life of George Washington by John Marshall published by C. P. Wayne, Philadelphia in 1804.
On the tile page:
The Life of George Washington Commander in Chief of the American Forces during the war which Established the independents of his country, and the First President Of The United States.
Compiled under the inspection of the Honorable Bushrod Washington from the original papers bequeathed to him by his deceased relative, and now in possession of the author.
To which is prefixed an introduction containing a compendious view of the colonies planted by the English on the continent Of North America from their settlement to the commencement of that war which terminated in their Independence.
By John Marshall Chief Justice
Ours is a very handsome set, and while it's not the original binding, it was rebound long ago and displays a wonderful patina.
Size: 9" x 6"
(Vol.1) 459pp. and 43pp. notes, (Vol.2) 516pp. and 67pp. notes, (Vol.3) 527pp., and 28pp. notes, (Vol.4) 567pp. and 16pp. notes, (Vol.5) 779pp. and 36pp. notes
Shipping: $45. Please allow two weeks for shipping.
Also available, 1805 "Atlas to Marshall's Life of Washington"
About the author
John Marshall, born on September 24, 1755, near Germantown, Virginia, served as the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Renowned as the longest-serving Chief Justice (1801–1835), he is often celebrated as the father of constitutional law. During the American Revolution, he served as a lieutenant and fought alongside George Washington in key battles, including Brandywine, Germantown, Stony Point, and at Valley Forge. Marshall delivered the announcement and eulogy for Washington's passing. He passed away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1835.
