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Antique George Washington books come together in this three-volume collection spanning the Victorian era through the early 20th century. What makes this set special is the wonderful connection between George Washington, Mount Vernon, America's First Ladies, and Revolutionary-era history—all wrapped in beautifully aged clothbound covers.
The collection includes Mary Stuart Smith's 1889 Lang Syne; or, The Wards of Mount Vernon, Lydia L. Gordon's From Lady Washington to Mrs. Cleveland, and Wayne Whipple's illustrated The Story of Young George Washington. Together, they make a wonderfully layered little collection of American history.
Why I Chose This Piece
I love how naturally these three books belong together. The warm, timeworn cloth bindings are beautiful on a shelf, but it's their shared connection to Washington and early American history that makes the grouping feel especially collected and intentional.
About This Piece
- Set of 3 antique/vintage clothbound hardcover books
- American history, George Washington, Mount Vernon and presidential themes
- Material: Cloth-covered hardcover bindings with paper pages
- Victorian through early 20th-century era
- Sold together as one curated collection
- largest 8x4”
1. Lang Syne; or, The Wards of Mount Vernon
- By Mary Stuart Smith
- John B. Alden, Publisher, New York
- Dated and copyright 1889
- Victorian era
- Subtitle: A Tale of the Revolutionary Era
- Mustard/gold cloth binding with gilt crest
- Dedicated “to the memory of Washington and to American womanhood”
- Visible age-related binding wear as photographed
2. From Lady Washington to Mrs. Cleveland
- By Lydia L. Gordon
- Lee and Shepard
- 1888 copyright / 1889 publication
- Victorian era
- A historical work centered on the women associated with the White House, beginning with Martha Washington
- Brown cloth binding with gilt spine lettering
3. The Story of Young George Washington
- By Wayne Whipple
- Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia
- 1915 and 1918 copyrights shown in this copy
- Early 20th century
- Illustrated
- Cream cloth hardcover with a striking multicolor pictorial Washington cover
- Part of Altemus's American History Makers series
Please review the photographs closely for binding wear, toning, spotting, marks and other signs of age expected in books of this period.
Ideas for Use
- Create an instant Americana or presidential-history display
- Style on a library shelf, desk, or console
- Add to a George Washington or Mount Vernon collection
- Pair with antique flags, brass objects, portraits, or historical ephemera
- Give to an American history or antique-book collector
A Little Background
These books offer three very different windows into early American history. Lang Syne was described by its own 1889 publisher as weaving Washington and other Revolutionary figures into its story while devoting considerable attention to the women of the Revolution—making it an especially fitting companion to Gordon's book on America's First Ladies and Whipple's later illustrated biography of young Washington.
A Note on Vintage:
Vintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this piece is the perfect fit for you.
Shipping & Packaging:
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