The Rare first printed edition of George Washington's first printed work from the famous library of Sir Thomas Phillipps, 1792-1872, on public exhibition from Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to 8, closed Sunday and Monday preceding public auction sale Tuesday, May 10 at about 9 p.m. by order of the present owner, William H. Robinson, ltd., London.

Creator Corporate Names:

Parke-Bernet Galleries.

Title:

The Rare first printed edition of George Washington's first printed work from the famous library of Sir Thomas Phillipps, 1792-1872, on public exhibition from Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to 8, closed Sunday and Monday preceding public auction sale Tuesday, May 10 at about 9 p.m. by order of the present owner, William H. Robinson, ltd., London.

Call Number:

P4572

Date:

1955

Description:

Pamphlet. Typed note inserted at end: "The volume was purchased for Colonial Williamsburg for $25,000, the funds supplied by Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and will be on display in Williamsburg."

Subject Personal:

Washington, George, 1732-1799. Journal, Oct. 1753-Jan. 1754.