THE COLLECTED WORKS OF WASHINGTON IRVING - (40 VOLUME COMPLETE SET 77/1000) POCANTICO EDITION
by WASHINGTON IRVING
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
-
Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
LONDON: G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS, 1910. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. POCANTICO EDITION LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES, NUMBER 77. SIGNED BY PUBLISHER (FACSIMILE). PUBLISHED 1910. THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS. FORTY VOLUME COMPLETE SET. A COMPLETE COLLECTION OF WASHINGTON IRVING'S WORKS. ALHAMBRA I (266Pp.) & II (312Pp.), ASTORIA - VOL. I (389Pp.) & II (289Pp.), BONNEVILLE I (339Pp.) & II (389Pp.), BRACEBRIDGE HALL I (326Pp.) & II (327Pp.), COLUMBUS I (403Pp.), II (392Pp.), III (398Pp.), IV (428Pp.), V (469Pp.), CRAYON MISCELLANY I (371Pp.) & II (394Pp.), GOLDSMITH I (348Pp.) & II (352Pp.), GRANADA I (379Pp.) & II (405Pp.), KNICKERBOCKER I (364Pp.) & II (379Pp.), MAHOMET I (424Pp.) II (394Pp.) III (408Pp.), REVIEWS AND MISCELLANIES (419Pp.), SALMAGUNDI I (370Pp.) & II (411Pp.), SKETCH-BOOK I (294Pp.) & II (315Pp.), SPANISH PAPERS (379Pp.), TRAVELERS I (316Pp.) & II (312Pp.), WASHINGTON I (426Pp.), II (414Pp.) III (418Pp.) IV 416Pp.) V (397Pp.) VI (431Pp.) VII (418Pp.) VIII (348Pp.) BOOK DESCRIPTION: 3/4 TAN LEATHER HARDBOUND, SPINE LABEL GILT TITLE STAMPED/EMBOSSED, (5) RAISED BANDS ON SPINE COVER, MARBLE BOARDS AND END PAPERS, LEATHER CORNER CAPS, GILT TOP LEAF EDGE, MULTIPLE TITLED TISSUE GUARDED ENGRAVINGS, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED TEXT, HEAD/FOOT DESIGNS, INDEXES AT REAR OF EACH VOLUME, ARMORIAL BOOK PLATES, UPC BAR CODE TAG ON REAR INSIDE BOARD OF EACH VOLUME. 15129Pp.
DIMENSIONS: 8 1/8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4" each book.
CONDITION: EX-LIBRARY, LIGHT WEAR TO BINDINGS, MINOR REMAINS OF CARD JACKET ON REAR END PAPER OF SOME VOLUMES. A VERY NICE SET WITH STRONG HINGES, TIGHT BRIGHT CRISP AND CLEAN PAGES, VERY GOOD OR BETTER.
DIMENSIONS: 8 1/8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4" each book.
CONDITION: EX-LIBRARY, LIGHT WEAR TO BINDINGS, MINOR REMAINS OF CARD JACKET ON REAR END PAPER OF SOME VOLUMES. A VERY NICE SET WITH STRONG HINGES, TIGHT BRIGHT CRISP AND CLEAN PAGES, VERY GOOD OR BETTER.
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- Seller
- De Coux and Associates Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 000810
- Title
- THE COLLECTED WORKS OF WASHINGTON IRVING - (40 VOLUME COMPLETE SET 77/1000) POCANTICO EDITION
- Author
- WASHINGTON IRVING
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- Publisher
- G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1910
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Classics, Historical, Short Stories (single author)
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
De Coux and Associates Books
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Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Spine Label
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