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[WASHINGTON, George] – TRUMBULL, Benjamin (1735-1820). The Majesty and Mortality of created Gods Illustrated and Improved. A Funeral Discourse, delivered at North-Haven, December 29, 1799. On the Death of General George Washington; who Died December 14, 1799. New Haven: Read & Morse, 1800.
First edition, with the rare Doolittle portrait.
8vo (210 x 126 mm). 31 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Washington by A. Doolittle. (Some foxing.) Disbound; quarter morocco slipcase. Evans 38679; 97188.
Written by the historian of Connecticut, with historical notes relating to troops and engagements, the Battle of Lexington, evacuation of Boston, the loss of men sustained by the town of New Haven, etc.
First edition, with the rare Doolittle portrait.
8vo (210 x 126 mm). 31 pages. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Washington by A. Doolittle. (Some foxing.) Disbound; quarter morocco slipcase. Evans 38679; 97188.
Written by the historian of Connecticut, with historical notes relating to troops and engagements, the Battle of Lexington, evacuation of Boston, the loss of men sustained by the town of New Haven, etc.