The Last Illness And Death Of George Washington As Recorded In The Original Diary Of Tobias Lear 1799 [ Facsimile]

1934. Facsimile. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #314676

The introduction page has three very small tears to the lower edge. ; From a front page: "June, 1934. This is a photostat reproduction of the original diary kept by Tobias Lear, private secretary to George Washington, in which he records the circumstances of Washington's last illness and death. The diary was acquired by me from a descendant of Tobias Lear, was subsequently sold, and is now in a private collection." [ Signed - illegible], [typed] Expert in Autographs. Covers approx. 5 1/4" wide by 7 1/4". Newspaper clipping regarding The Tobias Lear House pasted to the front free endpaper. ; 32 pages.

Price: $25.00

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