Antique 1840 The Life of George Washington by S.G. Arnold–Methodist Episcopal

Description:

Up for sale is a rare 1840 edition of The Life of George Washington, authored by S.G. Arnold and published by T. Mason and G. Lane for the Sunday School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York. This historic book provides an early biographical account of America’s first president, aimed at young readers of the time.

This volume features:

• A marbled paper hardcover with leather spine (now showing signs of heavy wear)

• Woodcut illustration of Mount Vernon on page 58

• Original 1840 copyright page and preface

• Handwritten inscriptions on the front endpaper

Condition:

• Binding is fragile with the spine significantly worn and partially detached

• Covers show heavy wear, with marbled paper faded and leather peeling

• Pages are tanned and foxed, with staining, creases, and small tears

• All pages appear intact, and the text is legible despite age-related wear

This is a great collector’s item or restoration project for antique b

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