Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers, Now First Collected

Published by G. P. Putnam & Co., New York, 1855

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The first edition, third printing of this Irving anthology, bound in full crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, with lovely gilt dentelles. First edition, third printing. Publisher's address in the title imprint is changed to 10 Park Palace. Collation runs as [1] ⁰, 2-16 . [Bowden, pp. 481].Bound in full signed crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, with gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers. In January 1855, nearly a month before Putnam's edition in February, Thomas Constable brought out the work in Edinburgh.Twelve pages of advertisements to the rear, dated Feb'y., 1855.With an engraved frontispiece and engraved title. Collated, complete.A collection of essays by the renowned author Washington Irving, offering humorous and insightful musings on a variety of topics, including the Hudson River Valley, rural life in New York, and Dutch culture.". the book was probably the result of Putnam's own desire for a new Irving title. Irving no doubt needed the income it would bring, but he was immersed then in writing the Life of Washington and probably had no desire to take on a new work. most of the pieces are untouched. The volume was, after all, simply a collection of writing from Irving's past". [Bowden, pp. 475]. Bound in full signed crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, with gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers. Externally, very smart, with fading to the spine and minor rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are marginally age toned, with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed.…

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Title
Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers, Now First Collected
Author
Washington Irving
Publisher
G. P. Putnam & Co., New York
Publication year
1855
Condition
Very Good Indeed
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book
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Leather
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Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
7.5" by 5"
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