From The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
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KNICKERBOCKER, Diedrich Volume I: [364] pp. Volume II: [379] pp. G.P. Putnam's Sons 1893 Boards elaborately decorated in gold leaf w/ illustrations by Edward W. Kemble 9" x 6 1/2 A History of New York, subtitled From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, is an 1809 literary parody on the early history of New York City by Washington Irving. Originally published under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, later editions that acknowledged Irving's authorship were printed as Knickerbocker's History of New York. The book is significant as early media describing what became modern Christmas traditions in the United States. Seller Inventory # 19680
Bibliographic Details
Title: A History of New York
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date: 1893
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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