Washington, George | An extraordinary pair of books from George Washington’s field library, marking the conjunction of three of the most consequential military figures of eighteenth-century America: Robert Rogers, George Washington, and Henry Knox

Major Robert Rogers. Journals of Major Robert Rogers: containing an Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War. From which may by [sic] collected the most material Circumstances of every Campaign upon that Continent, from the Commencement to the Conclusion of the War. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, Bookseller, near Whitehall, 1765

8vo (205 x 123 mm). Half-title, penultimate leaf (Hh3) with Advertisement on the recto soliciting subscriptions for a never-published second volume, terminal leaf (Hh4) of Millan’s catalogue; short tear at top edge of title-page through the t of Washington's signature with early repair on verso, scattered light browning and marginal spotting. Early twentieth-century crushed red morocco, spine sparingly gilt-lettered in six compartments, turn-ins and board edges gilt-ruled, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; joints lightly rubbed.

Signed by George Washington (“Go: Washington”) on the title-page and inscribed and signed by Henry Knox on the half-title: “from His Excellency General Washington HKnox West Point Nov. 1782.”

(accompanied by:)

Major Robert Rogers. A Concise Account of North America: containing a Description of the several British Colonies on that Continent, including the Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, &c. As to their Situation, Extent, Climate, Soil, Produce, Rise, Government, Religion, Present Boundaries, and the Number of Inhabitants, … Also of the Interior, or Westerly Parts of the Country, upon the Rivers St. Laurence, the Mississipi [sic], Christino, and the Great Lakes. To which is subjoined, an account of the several Nations and Tribes of Indians residing in those parts, as to their Customs, Manners, Government, Numbers, &c. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, Bookseller, near Whitehall, 1765

8vo (205 x 123 mm). Scattered light browning and marginal spotting. Early twentieth-century crushed red morocco, uniform with the above; joints lightly rubbed, upper fore-edge corner of rear cover bumped.

Signed by George Washington (“Go: Washington”) on the title-page.