The Marquis de La Fayette in the American Revolution including two original manuscript letters signed by LaFayette

Tower, Jr. , Charlemagne

Published by J. B.Lippincott, 1895

About this Item

Custom bound, extra-illustrated two volume edition containing two original manuscript letters signed by Lafayette, one (in Vol 1) dated 1831 mentioning the King of Holland, a treaty with the U.S. and discusses the Crown's speech. In Vol. 2, a letter dated 1834 addressed to M.Belles discussing the estate of a friend and the Seine et Marne Association. Numerous engraved images of La Fayette, Franklin and Washington. Bindings by A.Taffin Rel. Red morocco with extensive gilding, marbled boards and gilt top edges. Front boards detached and losses to one spine. Text and images clear. Original letters tipped in with numerous other contemporary engravings. More images and translation of letters available on request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Marquis de La Fayette in the American Revolution including two original manuscript letters signed by LaFayette
• Publisher: J. B.Lippincott
• Publication Date: 1895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare Historical
  • biography