Washington Irving A Sketch

George William Curtis

Published by Grolier Club, 1891

About this Item

A lovely & entertaining volume in excellent condition by the esteemed and prolific writer George William Curtis, whose writings and lectures were highly valued in both literary and political society of the mid to late 1800's. Written with a charming and witty style, the admiration and warm regard that Curtis had for Washington Irving make this a rich and compelling story that's far more satisfying than a collection of dry biographical facts. In addition to author Curtis' literary career as a colleague of Hawthorne, Emerson, and Thoreau, he also spoke widely as an abolitionist and civil rights advocate, helped found the early Republican Party, was political editor of Harper's Weekly and a member of New York City's board of education, and was instrumental in reforming the civil service branch of the U.S. government. CONDITION DETAILS (see our photos of actual book for sale): FIRST EDITION. SIGNED by author. Limited printing of 347 copies by De Vinne Press for The Grolier Club. Rich & shining red leather covers with gilt tooling in excellent condition with minimal scuffing, no fading or bumping, and one small subtly darkened area on the rear board. Raised bands on spine. Top edge of pages still beautifully gilt, other page edges are untrimmed/deckled. Binding is straight. Cardboard slip case covered in marbled paper is scuffed at corners & edges but strong and straight. No dj. The creamy thick handmade paper has no writing, creases, tears, or bookplates. The first front flyleaf page has a faint apparent damp stain which is not evident on either the attached front endpaper or on any other pages of this volume or its slip case. The few illustrations are printed on a different paper which has slightly tanned over the years. A gorgeous volume. Zoom in on our photos - at Mt. House Books you see the lovely books you're buying! Your purchase passes forward your love of literature - all proceeds are donated to literacy programs in our local community and around the globe. International purchases: Actual shipping costs may be higher or lower - please email for a quote. Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are buyer's responsibility. Seller Inventory # 08T4-CURT

Bibliographic Details

Title: Washington Irving A Sketch

Publisher: Grolier Club

Publication Date: 1891

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition