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The Works of Washington Irving: Volume 4: KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND KNICKERBOCKER'S MISCELLANIES
by IRVING, WASHINGTON
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New York and London: The Co-operative Publication Society, 1950. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Type: Hardback New York and London, The Co-operative Publication Society, c1950s. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No Jacket, as issued. Volume Four of The Works of Washington Irving--the writings of this American 19th century essayist, biographer, and historian. He is especiallly known for his humorous and satirical wit, his charm and the pictorial quality of his writing. A few of his delightful tales and sketches have become American folklore. b.1783 d.1859. Includes a short bio of the author. B/w frontis: Dutch Weight. Bound in black cloth, gilt titled on spine, blind-stamped decoration on spine and front. Clean and unmarked, rubbed edges and corners and spine hinges. Tight sewn binding. Pages very clean, completely unmarked, lightly toned. Good solid volume. . 540 pages. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. 1950, The Co-operative Publication Society, New York and London.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016084
- Title
- The Works of Washington Irving: Volume 4: KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND KNICKERBOCKER'S MISCELLANIES
- Author
- IRVING, WASHINGTON
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Co-operative Publication Society
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 1950
- Size
- 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" t
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- LITERATURE, AMERICAN-19TH CENTURY; NOVELISTS, AMERICAN; CLASSICS
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