1821-1837 20Vol Works of Washington and Theodore Irving Fine Binding FIRSTS

Description: Click here to see our other books! Select Works of Washington Irving In Twenty Volumes Washington and Theodore Irving 1821-1837 John Murray; Davison; Edward Churton; Richard Bentley; : London 7.5" by 4.5" SUMMARY This is a beautifully bound twenty volume set of select works by Washington Irving. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 8 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 57.99 EU Postage: £ 33.99 European Postage: £ 59.99 Asia Postage: £ 99.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 199.99 DESCRIPTION Volumes as follows:Conquest of Florida in Two Volumes (1835)Astoria in Three Volumes (1836 First English Edition)A History of New York in Two Volumes (1821)The Sketch- Book in Two Volumes (1821)Tales of a Traveller in Two Volumes (1825 Second Edition)Bracebridge Hall or the Humorists in Two Volumes (1824)Adventures of Captain Bonneville or Scenes Beyond the Rocky Mountains of the Far West in Three Volumes(1837 First English Edition)Salmagundi or the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff Esq. and Others (1824)Miscellanies in Three Volumes: Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey; A Tour of the Prairies; Legends of the Conquest of Spain(1835 First Edition) Washington Irving was an American author, essayist and historian best known for his short stories. In the course of his career his works were published under various pseudonyms, the most famous being Geoffrey Crayon, under which he published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He made his literary debut in 1802 and moved to England in 1915 where he achieved international fame. He is considered America's first genuine internationally best-selling author. CONDITION Uniformly bound in half calf bindings with marbled boards. Externally, generally smart with some light rubbing and bumping to all volumes. Scorch mark to head of Sketch Vol I. Spines slightly sunned to all volumes. Hinges strained to Conquest Vol II, Astonia Vol II, Sketch Vol I and II. Hinges Tender to Abbotsford, Salmagundi, Conquest Vol I and Tour on the Prairies. Joints starting but still reasonably firm to Abbotsford, Conquest Vol II, Sketch Vol I, Captain Vol II and Tour. Internally, generally firmly bound although strained in places. Pages generally bright with scattered spots to all volumes with heavier instances of spotting to some volumes. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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