125 NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN WAR CLUB, WITH SPEAR blade, the handle is studded with brass nails and bound with raw hide. Owned by Lawrence Lewis. 126 MALAY CREASE, WITH WOODEN SCABBARD AND CURIOUSLY carved cocoa wood handle. 127 Owned by Lawrence Lewis. OLD ENGLISH WEDGEWOOD WATER PITCHER. Owned by Lawrence Lewis. 128 ENGLISH CHINA FRUIT PLATE. 129 Owned by Lawrence Lewis. 2 FRENCH CHINA WATER PITCHERS, DECORATED WITH gilt bands. Owned by Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis, wife of the son of Lawrence Lewis. 130 SMALL CARARA MARBLE BUST OF GENL. ZACKARY Taylor. Presented to Nelly Custis, adopted daughter of Genl. Washington, by Gen. Taylor himself, an exquisite piece of sculpture. 131 BRONZE POMPEIAN LAMP, DECORATED WITH NUDE figures. Supposed to have been the property of Genl. Washington. 132 OLD ENGLISH CUT AND ENGRAVED GLASS GOBLET with square base. Owned by Lawrence Lewis; engraved with the letter, square base. 133 OLD ENGLISH SOLID SILVER PEPPER BOX. 136 REVOLUTIONARY POWDER FLASK, MADE OF OX HORN, inlaid with white bone. 137 MEXICAN CURBED BIT, WITH PLATED HORSE HIDE reins. 138 PAIR HANDSOMELY CARVED WOOD MEXICAN STIRRUPS, captured at the Battle of Monterey. 139 MEXICAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER captured at the Battle of Monterey. 140 MAROON CLOTH PIANO COVER. SADDLE BAG, Handsomely embroidered by Nelly Custis, adopted daughter of Genl. George Washington. 141 OVAL PORCELAIN PLACQUE, WITH BUST OF BENJ. Franklin in relief, surrounded by a wreath of roses and lilies in high relief. Presented to Genl. Geo. Washington by some of his admirers. This is no doubt unique and is an exquisite piece of workmanship in porcelain, size of placque 81⁄2 in. by 84 in. THE LIBRARY. 142 Home, Henry. Loose hints upon education, chiefly concerning the culture of the heart. 8°, calf. Edingurgh, 1782 From the library of Genl. Geo. Washington, with his autograph on the title page. 143 Ramsay, Allan. The tea table miscellany, or a choice collection of songs, Scots and English, 12th edition, portrait. 4 vols. in I. 120, old calf. Edinburgh, 1760 This volume of Facitious Poetry contains on the title page the autograph of "Martha Parke Custis, 1768," before she became Mrs. Genl. George Washington. 144 Hervey, James. Meditation and contemplations. Frontispiece. 2 vols. 12°, old calf. London, 1750 These volumes contain 4 autographs of Mary Washington, mother of Genl. Geo. Washington; she has once written her name on the back of each frontispiece, and twice on the title page of vol. 1. Mary Washington's autograph is the rarest of all the Washington family. 145 The Female Spectator. Frontispiece. Vol. 2. 12°, old calf. Has the autograph of Mary Washington on title page, and a letter-press copy of a letter of Genl. George Washington, inserted. 248 Williams, Helen Maria. Letters from France, containing a great variety of original information concerning the most important events that have occurred in that country in the years 1790-9192-93. 6 vols. in 3. 12°, calf, gilt. Dublin, 1794 Has the autograph of M. Washington in two of the volumes. 149 Sharp, Dr. John. A Sermon preached before the Queen at St. James' Chapel, on Good Friday, March 26th, 1703. 12°, boards. Has the autograph of M. Washington on the second page. London, 1778 150 The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, by James Anderson. Vol 7. Edinburgh, 1792 12°, old calf, gilt. Has written on the title page "Given to Eleanor Parke Lewis by her beloved Grand Mamma." This volume was evidently taken from the Library of Genl. George Washington, as several volumes of this same work appeared in the catalogue of his library which was sold in 1876, and were bound to match this one. 151 Rigg, Edward. The new American Latin Grammar. 16°, sheep. A school book used by George Washington Parke Curtis, Washington's adopted son, has his autograph on title page as also his autograph written out in full on the inside of cover. London, 1768 152 Gray, Mr. Poems by. 120. Has the autograph on title page "John Randolph, Virginia, 1787." Originally bound in old calf, one side of cover missing. 153 White, John. Journal of a voyage to New South Wales, with 65 plates of nondescript Animals, Birds, Lizards, Serpents, curious cones of trees and other natural productions. 4°, old calf, gilt. London, 1790 The prints in this book were colored by Eleanor Parke Lewis, in the year 1801. 154 Ireland, Samuel. Picturesque views on the River Wye, from its source at Plinlimmon Hill to its junction with the Severn below Chepstow, with observations on the Public Buildings and other works of art. in its vicinity, with 31 aquetints. Small 4°, half roan. London, 1797 Large paper copy, from the author, with the autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on first page of preface. 155 Grammatical Exercise Book, in the handwriting of Eleanor Parke Curtis, Washington's adopted daughter, with her autograph in several places throughtout the book. 156 Thomas, Robt. The Modern Practice of Physic. 8°, sheep. With autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on title page. New York, 1871 157 Roscoe, Wm. The Life of Lorenzo De Medici, call the r'agnificent. Portrait. 2 vols. 8°, old calf. Philadelphia, 1803 On each title page is written in Nellie Custis' handwriting "Eleanor P. Lewis For my child George Washington Custis Lewis." 158 Roscoe, Wm. The Life and Pontificate of Leo X. Portraits. 4 vols. 8°, old calf, gilt, Philadelphia, 1805 On each title page is written "Eleanor Parke Lewis, March 4th, 1911, For my child Lorenzo Lewis." 159 A collection of Poems. Vol. 6. 12°, old calf. London, 1766 With the Lewis Book Plate, and autograph of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. 160. Smith, Charlotte. Montalbert, a novel. 2 vols. 12°, sheep. Printed Philadelphia, ND by Geo. Kline. Has autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on each title page. 161 Bloomfield, Robt. The wild flowers, or Pastral and Local Poetry. Illustrated with wood engravings. 120, boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1806 Contains the poem on Dr. Jenner's Celebrated Discovery of Vaccination. 162 La Fontaine, Augustus. The Village Pastor and his Children. 2 vols. 12°, boards, uncut. Has autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on title page. New York, 1810 163 Rowson, Mrs. The Inquisitor, or Invisible Rambler. 3 vols. in 1. Philadelphia, 1794 12°, old calf. Has autograph of Eleanor Parke Custis twice on back of title and twice on first page of preface. 16.4 Porter, Miss Jane. The Scottish Chiefs. 3 vols., 120, sheep. Philadelphia, 1810 On the first page of preface is written "Eleanor Parke Lewis. Aug., 1810. Readers are requested not to fold down the leaves of this book, or hold them too near the fire." 165 Porter, Anna Maria. The Lake of Killarney. A Novel. 2 vols., 120, half bound. Has autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on each title page. 166 Roche, Maria Regina. Nocturnal Visit. A Tale. 2 vols., 120, sheep. Philadelphia, 1810 Dublin, 1801 Has autograph of Eleanor Parke Lewis on each title page. Wants one side of cover of Vol. 2. 167 Cormack, Rev. Jno. Lives of the Ancient Philosophers. Translated from the French of Fenelon. 2 vols., 16°, calf, neat. Edinburgh, 1808 Has written on each title page "Eleanor Park Lewis, For my child, Lorenzo Lewis, 1811." 168 Beattie, James. Works of. Portrait. 10 vols., 16°, calf, gilt. Has autograph of Eleanor P. Lewis on each title page. Philadelphia, 1809 169 Bloomfield, Robt. The Banks of Wye. A Poem. 16°, boards. Owned by Eleanor P. Lewis. New York, 1812 170 Vega, Lope de. Poesias Escogidas de, y de D. Juan de Jauregui. 16°, calf, Madrid, 1821 Has written on the fly leaf "Mrs. Lewis will please accept this little volume from a grateful representative of a survivor of '76-Washington."*"O Libertad preciosa, no comparada ac oroLa Fayette." 171 The Literary Miscellany of Prose and Poetry. Frontispiece. 16°, sheep. Has autograph of "Eleanor Parke Custis, 1798" on back of title page. Philadelphia, 1795 172 Fenelon's Adventure de Telemaco. Portrait. 2 vols., 16°, sheep. London, 180I Has written on title page "Presented by Mr. de Cezeron to Eleanor Parke Lewis, at Bath, Aug. 14th, 1812." 173 Scott, Walter. Marmion. A Tale of Flodden Field. 16o, calf. Philadelphia, 1807 With autograph of E. P. Lewis on fly leaf. 174 Three Odd Volumes of Novels, Etc. 12°, sheep. All with autograph of Eleanor Parke Custis on title page. 175 Volume of Piano Music owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, with her autograph in several places throughout the book. Containing Overture to the Deserter. Philadelphia, printed for A. Reinagle. A selection of the most favorite Scot's tunes, with variations for the piano forte or harpsicorde. Composed by A. Reinagle, Philadelphia; printed for the author, John Aitken, sculpt. Federal March as performed in the grand procession in Philadelphia, July 4th, 1788, composed by Alex. Reinagle. Chorus, sung before Genl. Washington as he passed under the triumphal arch, raised on the bridge of Trenton, April 21st, 1789, set to music and dedicated by permission, to Mrs. Washington, by A. Reinagle, Philadelphia. Printed for the author. C. Tibout, Sculp. A collection of favorite songs, sung at Vaux Hall. Rendered for the piano-forte by Alex. Reinagle, Philadelphia. Printed for A. Reinagle. J. Aitken, Sculp. Parts 1 and 2, also several other pieces of music bearing carly Philadelphia imprints. 176 Volume of Piano Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, with her autograph on the title page, containing The President's March. Arranged for two performers on one piano by R. T. Taylor, Philadelphia. Engraved and published by Wm. Priest. A Poor Little Gypsy, composed by Dr. Arnold and published by Mr. Trisobio, No. 66 North Front Street, Philadelphia. President's March and Caira, published by Carr & Co., Philadelphia, and several other pieces of music bearing early Philadelphia imprints. 177 3 Volumes of Piano Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, including several pieces of music, the score and words written by various members of her family. 178 Volume of Music belonging to Eleanor Parke Custis, containing the Battle of Trenton, a Sonato for the piano forte, dedicated to Genl. Washington, New York. Printed and sold by James Hewitt, together with several other pieces of early music. The piece of music in this volume entitled the Battle of Trenton, has an engraved frontispiece upon which is depicted a bust portrait of Genl. Washington, which is no doubt one of the rarest portraits in existence, it being entirely unknown to Mr. Baker or any other collector of Washington portraits. 179 Volume of Piano Music, the words written and the score drawn by Martha Parke Custis, wife of Genl. George Washington, with her name on fly leaf, written by Genl. Washington, "Martha Parke Custis, March, 1768." Oblong. 4°, sheep. 180 181 3 Volumes of Piano Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis, containing Major Andre's Complaint. Philadelphia. Printed at Carr & Co.'s Musical Repository, together with several other pieces of music, bearing early Philadelphia imprints. 2 Volumes of Opera Music, owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Oblong. 4°. On the title page of one is inscribed, " Brought from Rome for E. P. Curtis, and presented by Signor Cerrachi, 1794." 182 Episcopalian Harmony, containing hymns of the Protestant Episcopalian Church, set to music. Oblong. 4°, boards. Owned by Eleanor Parke Lewis, with her autograph on cover. 183 Seven Volumes Music owned by various members of the Washington Family. All of the following books are from the estate of the late Lawrence Lewis, and his son Lorenzo Lewis, many of them, no doubt, are from Gen'l. George Washington's Library. 184 Birch's Views. The City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, North America, as it appeared in the year 1800, consisting of 28 plates, drawn and engraved by W. Birch & Son, published by W. Birch, Springland Cot, near Neshaminy Bridge, on the Bristol Road, December 31st, 1800. Oblong, imperial 4°. Original boards. A complete copy of this exceedingly rare work, in which the plates are all colored, somewhat water stained, but on account of the extreme scarcity of the book it may be considered a fair copy, owned by Lawrence Lewis, with his autograph on title. 185 Birch's Country Scats. The Country Seats of the United States of North America, with some scenes connected with them designed and published by W. Birch, enamel painter, Springland, near Bristol, Pa., 1808. Oblong, 4°, half roan. Consisting of 19 plates, colored by hand; portion of the margin of title page and preface has been cut off, very rare. 186 Wilson, Alexander. American Ornithology or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States, illustrated with plates engraved and colored from original drawings taken from nature. 9 vols. 4°, half Philadelphia, 1808 roan. Owned by Lawrence Lewis, with autograph on title, the plates are foxed, which is usual with all copies of this work. |