New York: G.P. Putnam, 1855. First American Edition. BAL 10188; first printing. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author, “To Miss Charlotte I. [Irving] Grinnell/ from her affectionate uncle/ Washington Irving/ Sunnyside March 26th 1855.” Front hinge mended, but fragile; very good. There are four binding variants described by the B.A.L.; no sequence is suggested or assumed, but the present copy conforms to none of these. Perhaps this binding, in green cloth with a gilt vignette illustration on the front board, was provided on copies for the author’s use; this one was inscribed a few weeks after its publication in February. In a custom quarter-leather clamshell box. While ms. pages, clipped signatures, and letters of Irving turn up regularly, inscribed copies of his works are rare.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 32365P
Title: Wolfert’s Roost And Other Papers, Now First Collected
Author: IRVING, WASHINGTON
Book Condition: Used - First American Edition. BAL 10188; first printing. Presentation copy; inscribed by the author, “To Miss Charlotte I. [Irving]
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1855

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Vignette: A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
G: Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
BAL: Bibliography of American Literature (commonly abbreviated as BAL in descriptions) is the quintessential reference work for any...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Clamshell Box: A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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Inscribed: When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...