"The Life and Times of Washington" is a two-volume first edition biography written by John Frederick Schroeder and published in 1857 by Johnson, Fry, and Company in New York. This hardcover book is illustrated and written in English, making it a valuable collectible for those interested in American history, specifically the life of George Washington. With its original print year and special attributes, this book is a unique addition to any antiquarian and collectible book collection, offering insight into the life of one of the most iconic figures in North American history.

The Life and Times Of Washington ~ Two Volumes ~ 1857 First Edition ~ Schroeder

Size 9.25” x 2.5” thick x 11.25”

These books have embossed covers as seen in pictures. Vol. 1 is missing front edge binding and Vol. 2 has a small section missing as seen in pictures. The back cover is different than other covers and all 4 covers are supported by tape and somewhat stiff.

The steel engravings are clean as seen in pictures with tissue guard, and books weigh over 12 pounds, being nearly 170 years old.

General information regarding the illustrations includes:

set contains 19 plates and 28 portraits across both volumes.

The illustrations are described as "highly-finished steel engravings, from original designs of historical scenes, and full-length portraits".

The frontispiece (an illustration facing the title page) for Volume 1 is a portrait of Washington on his horse.

Title page

LIFE AND TIMES

OF

WASHINGTON:

CONTAINING A

PARTICULAR ACCOUNT

OF

NATIONAL PRINCIPLES AND EVENTS,

AND OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS

MEN OF THE REVOLUTION.

BY JOHN FREDERICK SCHROEDER, D. D.,

AUTHOR OF "MAXIMS OF WASHINGTON, COLLECTED AND ARRANGED."

Illustrated with highly-finished Steel Engravings,

FROM ORIGINAL DESIGNS OF HISTORICAL SCENES, AND FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS.

BY ALONZO CHAPPEL.

VOL. I. & 2

NEW YORK:

JOHNSON, FRY, AND COMPANY,

27 BEEKMAN-STREET.

Copyright 1857

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