A Letter from George Washington to Mrs Stockton / Limited Signed Edition 1970

Description: A Letter from George Washington to Mrs. Stockton Author: Washington, George Title: A Letter from George Washington to Mrs. Stockton Publication: Mindelheim, Germany: Three Kings Press, 1970 Edition: Limited Edition Description: Staplebound. Duodecimo, pp. 32 pages. Fine press copy 20 of a limited edition of 50 copies. Signed by the engraver under George Washington's linocut opposite the title page. Staple-bound paperback with minor wear to the covers. Very good. In 1783, General George Washington wrote this letter to Annis Boudinot Stockton, widow of New Jersey politician Richard Stockton who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Both Washington and "Mrs. Stockton" corresponded over the years, which included her sending him poems as well as letters. This edition was printed in 1970 on a hand press through the Three Kings Press in Germany, in an edition of 50 copies. This is number 20, and is signed by Peter von Lehmden, of Oak Park, Illinois, who designed the linocut of George Washington featured in the front. The day after Washington wrote this 1783 letter, the peace treaty with Great Britain was signed in Europe. This edition also includes a poem written by Annis Boudinot Stockton. Seller ID: 10936 Subject: Art & Design, Signed/Inscribed, U.S. History We buy and sell modern first editions and collectible fiction, as well as children's books and non-fiction books, with an emphasis on history, politics, social sciences and the arts. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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