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DESCRIPTION OF FIRST IN PEACE. (WITH KEY PLATE.) REPRESENTING THE ARRIVAL OF GEN'L GEORGE WASHINGTON AT THE BATTERY, NEW YORK, APRIL 23, 1789, PREVIOUS TO HIS INAUGURATION AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, APRIL 30, 1789. by Lossing, Benson J. (author); A. Rivey (artist); John C. McRae (engraver)

by Lossing, Benson J. (author); A. Rivey (artist); John C. McRae (engraver)

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DESCRIPTION OF FIRST IN PEACE. (WITH KEY PLATE.) REPRESENTING THE ARRIVAL OF GEN'L GEORGE WASHINGTON AT THE BATTERY, NEW YORK, APRIL 23, 1789, PREVIOUS TO HIS INAUGURATION AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, APRIL 30, 1789.

by Lossing, Benson J. (author); A. Rivey (artist); John C. McRae (engraver)

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New York: Joseph Laing, Engraver & Print Publisher Painted by A. Rivey, Paris, from a Cartoon by H. Brueckner. Engraved on Steel by John C. McRae. Article "First in Peace" written by Benson J. Lossing. 8 pp. Two page outline key plate showing names of key figures within the painting. Gray paper covers. Cover corners are chipped and missing, edges chipped, cover edges are browning, some dirt marks, spine ends are creased. Tearing along spine, front covers loose. Interior pages are browning, creasing to corners, text easily legible. Document in Good to Good+ condition.. Paper Cover. Good+. Illus. by Plate. Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 1/4". New York.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Illustrator Plate
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  • Book Condition Used - Good+
  • Publisher Joseph Laing, Engraver & Print Publisher
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Keywords American President, American History, New York, Art, George Washington
  • Size Size: Approx. 6 " x 9 1/4"