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Limited numbered edition (#467 out of 1000) - first thus. Essays, often humorous, by the early American clergyman and patriot best known for his life of George Washington wherein was contained the story of the cherry tree and the hatchet. Introduction by Emily E. F. Skeel, and prefatory notes to each selection. Illustrated. Bound in green and rust marbleized paper covered boards with a rust cloth spine, gilt lettering. Lacking the slipcase. Some wear to the ends of the spine and a little fading on the front cover, but overall in very good- condition (some pages still unopened.) .

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