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WASHINGTON FROM LIFE by Edmond S. Meany 1931 Houdon, Gilbert Stuart, Peale WASHINGTON FROM LIFE by Edmond S. Meany 1931 Houdon, Gilbert Stuart, Peale POB#49365 TITLE: Washington from Life AUTHOR: Edmond S. Meany PUBLISHER: Seattle: Printed by F. McCaffrey at his Dogwood Press DATE: 1931 DESCRIPTION: 2 preliminary leaves, iii-ix, [1], 15 pages, 1 leaf : 9 portrait ; 33 cm CONDITION NOTES: GOOD. Caps perished with some peeling to front joint. A library bookplate on front pastedown. BINDING: Black morocco quarter strip over white cloth. . A keepsake published on Washington's birthday, 1931, in preparation for the bicentennial celebration of 22 February, 1932." Nine portraits of Washington, busts and plaster casts by Houdon, the "Boston Athenaeum" portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Portrait of Houdon by Rembrandt Peale. Inscribed on a laid in greeting by author to Mr & Mrs Eckstein, Chamber of Commerce. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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This rare 1931 book by Edmond S. Meany offers a fascinating deep dive into authentic Washington portraits by master artists like Houdon and Peale. The scholarly text provides rich historical context, while the large 33cm format beautifully showcases the detailed engravings. Despite typical age-related wear to the binding, the content remains crisp and compelling—a must-have for early American history collectors. The library provenance adds charming character to this unique find.