The Kaaterskill Edition of Washington Irving Embracing the Following Volumes of his Works: (see below)
by Irving, Washington
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Pollard & Moss, NY, 1880 The Sketch-Book - The Alhambra - The Conquest of Granada - Legends of the Conquest of Spain - Tales of a Traveler - Bracebridge Hall - Knickerbocker's History of New York - Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus - Salmagundi - A Chron icle of Wolfert's Roost, Sleepy Hollow, and other Miscellanies contributed to the Knickerbocker Magazine. Printed from the original and early issues - complete and unabridged. Biographical sketch by Richard Henry Stoddard. Two Volumes in one. 431pp . 424pp. Page edges gilt. sm4to, 7 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" thick. Engraved frontispiece of Irving with tissue. Illustrated with many full-page multi-colored lithographic plates. Maroon cloth. Front cover stamped in gold and black. Back cover blind stamped . Spine- sections of cover missing. Scotch tape over entire spine holding front cover together. Front hinge split. Back hinge starting. Outer corners of binding worn. Text is in very nice shape. Should be rebound..
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- The Kaaterskill Edition of Washington Irving Embracing the Following Volumes of his Works: (see below)
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Pollard & Moss, NY, 1880
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