LEATHER Set; WORKS Of WASHINGTON IRVING! Complete 1860 - 1863 First Collected Ed

Irving, Washington

Published by G. P. Putnam 1860 - 1863, New York, 1860

About this Item

The Works of Washington Irving. Complete in 22 volumes. Printed in 1860 - 1863. This set is likely the first collected edition, as George Washington wasn't printed until 1860. This set is 1860-1863. Complete in 22 volumes. All volumes present. George Washington complete in five volumes, ends as volume 21, with Salmugundi published at the end as volume 22, which is standard for Washington Irving. All his works are present. This set is complete. These are the original bindings. This set is in remarkable condition despite the age. These are the original Victorian bindings from 1863. Marbled covers, text block edges, and end papers. Printed on quality paper. All books have a little foxing here and there, but considering the age there is not much. Vol 1 Knickerbocker's New York: Some wear to the top of the spine, and a little more wear than the other volumes. No Names or writing. Vol 2 The Sketch Book:. No names or writing or serious flaws. Vols 3,4 & 5 Columbus: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 6 Bracebride Ball: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 7 Tales of a Traveler: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 8 Astoria: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 9 Crayon Miscellany: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 10 Bonneville's Adventures No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 11 Oliver Goldsmith: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vols 12 & 13 Mahomet. No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 14 Conquiest of Granada: No names or writing. 3 pages at the begining are half separated from the binding. Vol 15 The Alhambra: No names or writing. 4 pages at the begining are half separated from the binding. Vol 16 Wolfert's Roost: No names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 Life of Washington Volume 18 has two pages of illustrations where one has partially offset itself on the other, otherwise very nice with no names or writing or serious flaws. Vol 22 Salmagundi No names or writing or serious flaws. In exceptional condition. Generalized shelf abrasions. Leather supple. All hinges sound. Some gouging and micro extremity chipping, especially head of volume one. Quality rag paper. Leather remarkably supple. All hinges sound. Quality rag paper. Exceptionally supple and well preserved. Generalized abrasions and shelf rubs as shown in the pictures. An exceptional set. Quality paper. In exceptional condition. Quality paper. Approximately 8 inches tall. These are the original Victorian bindings. These are a pleasure to read. All hinges are sound. Set is complete. Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping. 25.12.

Seller Inventory # 2512Irving22

Bibliographic Details

• Title: LEATHER Set; WORKS Of WASHINGTON IRVING! Complete 1860 - 1863 First Collected Ed
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam 1860 - 1863, New York
• Publication Date: 1860
• Binding: Leather, original bindings
• Edition: First Collected Edition.
• Condition: Very Good-