Description: Click here to see our other books! The Complete Works of Washington Irving in One Volume, With a Memoir From the Author. Washington Irving 1834 Baudry's European Library : Paris 10.5" by 16.5" xxvi, 604; 1289pp. SUMMARY A 2 volume set of the complete works by Washington Irving rebound in half morocco. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Two volume set.Rebound in half morocco with gilt lettering, raised bands and marbled paper to the boards and end papers. Bound by Shaw with binders label to the rear pastedowns. Frontispiece portrait of the author by Blanchard.This 2 volume set contains the complete works of Washington Irving with a memoir by the author. Irving was an American short story writer, historian, biographer and diplomat of the early 19th century and was admired by many British writers such as Charles Dickens and Mary Shelly. This work includes some of his best known works, such as the 'life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus' and 'The Sketch book'. CONDITION In half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. Externally generally smart with rubbing to the joints, spine, extremities and paper boards and minor loss to the leather to the head of the spine for 'vol 1'. The top of the front joint to 'vol 1' is starting but firm. Front hinge failed to 'Vol 2'. Binders label to the rear pastedown. Internally firmly bound with generally bright pages with with the odd spot heavier to the first and last few pages. Tide marks to extremities, heavier to the fronts. Small closed tear to the half title of 'Vol 2'. Top edges age toned. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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Topic: History
Publisher: Baudry's European Library
Author: Washington Irving
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Paris
Illustrator: None stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Paris
Year Printed: 1834
Country/Region of Manufacture: Paris
