The Writings of Washington Irving.
New York. G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1904. The Book-Lover's New Sunnyside Edition which is limited to 600 numbered sets of which this is number 194. Illustrated throughout with full page tissue guarded plates by Arthur Rackham, Fred Coburn, Henry Sandham, Julian Rix, E.W. Kemble, etc. 40 volumes complete as issued. 8vo (5.25" x 8"). Very handsomely bound in 3/4 burgundy straight grain morocco and marbled boards. Gilt ruled spine compartments. Gilt tooled raised bands. Gilt titles. Marbled endsheets. t.e.g.
Set is comprised of:
Salmagundi, Mahomet and His Successors, Oliver Goldsmith, Captain Bonneville, Sketch-Book, Conquest of Granada, Tales of a Traveler, The Crayon Miscellany, Astoria, Knickerbocker's History of New York, Bracebridge Hall, The Alhambra, Geaorge Washington, Christopher Columbus, Reviews and Miscellanies, Spanish Papers.
Other than the occasional nearly undetectable scuff or two, a Very Fine, immaculate set.
Item #8471
Price: $2,000.00