Washington Irving (1783 - 1859)
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Roll over Image to expandThe Adventures of Captain Bonneville USA in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West Digested From His Journal and Illustrated From Various Other Sources by: Washington Irving, Pawnee Edition Published by: G. P. Putnam's Sons in New York: 1898. Both volumes of this two volume set are in fine condition in highly decorated white cloth covered boards with beveled edges. The top edges of the text blocks are gilt while the fore and bottom edges are rough cut. Bright gilt text and brown and gilt decorations highlight the spines and front boards. Both volumes are octavos measuring 8 5/8" tall by 6" deep. Volume I contains 339 pages and volume II contains 237 pages. Volume II contains a wonderful, two-color fold-out map within the appendix. Both volumes are illustrated with steel engravings by various artists. The text on each page is bordered by elaborate blue-green designs by the artist noted below. There is a prior owner's name neatly written in ink at the upper corner of the first free end pages. Both volumes are contained within their original, maroon, V cloth, paper backed, dust jackets which are both in very good+ condition. The gilt text stamping on the spine area remains quite bright and readable. As evidenced by her initials on the front board and many of the text borders, the cover, spine and page art are by Margaret Neilson Armstrong (1867-1944). She, like Sarah Wyman Whitman, was one of the most influential woman in book cover design during the later part of the 1990's and early 20th century. Howes states in his bibliography, U.S. IANA: "Explorations and fur trade operations from Green river to Salt Lake and Walla Walla, 1832-5 including the first account of the trapping expedition over the Sierras to California led by 'Joe' Walker." (Howes, I-85; Langfeld/Blackburn p. 87) This is a superb set and is a splendid example of late Victorian Age book design and art; made even more interesting by the presence of the two, very early examples of dust jackets which are seldom seen on books of this age. TB22926 $650.00
Roll over Image to expandAstoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains by: Washington Irving, First Edition, First State Published by: Carey, Lea, & Blanchard in Philadelphia: 1836. Both volumes of this two volume set are in good to very good- condition although re-backed retaining the publisher's original green-brown, patterned cloth covered boards and the gilt text stamped back strips. The original end papers were also retained. The new spine backing is in a dark green cloth which does not match the original materials but does supply each volume with added strength. (The original cloth is embossed with a floral pattern on "brown T-like cloth" as noted as "Cloth C" by Jacob Blanck in his Bibliography of American Literature.) (BAL 10148) The original cloth at the lower fore edges of the boards is rubbed through in small areas as are the upper fore edges of the boards. As is typically seen, the end papers for both volumes are foxed and there is general foxing to many of the pages throughout the text blocks. Both books are protected within two fabric covered chemise which are housed in a 1/2 dark green leather and cloth covered slip case with gilt lettering on the boxed end. The boxed end is shaped as a double convex with raised spines so that it appears as two volumes with gilt text stamping in the compartments. The fold-out map of the routes of Hunt & Sturart contained in volume two is in very good condition with very slight age toning and with two short closed tears: one 1 1/2" long at the first fold and the second of 1/2" long at the edge where it is tipped-in. with only one short 1" closed tear at one of the folds and a 2" long closed tear near the edge which is tipped-into the binding. Wright Howes in his bibliography U.S.Iana (I-81) states that this is the "Classic account of the first American attempt at settlement on the Pacific coast, 1811,...including the earliest extended relation of Wilson P. Hunt's overland expedition from St. Louis to that settlement." Irving was commissioned by John Jacob Astor to write the account of his company's effort to create a settlement in what is now Oregon. (BAL 10148, Graff 2158, Sabin 35129) Reportedly only 4,000 copies of the first edition were printed. A very handsome set of a unique and scarce account of the earliest settlement of the Pacific Northwest. TB20540 $1250.00
Roll over Image to expandAstoria; or Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains by: Washington Irving, Tacoma Edition Published by: C. P. Putnam's Sons in New York: 1897. Both volumes of this two volume set are in very good+ condition in 3/4 dark blue morocco (leather) and light blue cloth covered boards with five raised bands on the spines with gilt text and decorations in the compartments and marbled end sheets. There are blue silk placement ribbons sewn-in at the heads of the spines. There is light rubbing to the leather at the head of volume II and the upper fore corners of both volumes is rubbed and worn. Without dust jackets. Volume I contains 389 pages and volume II contains 391 pages. Both volumes are illustrated by Zogbaum, Catlin, Church, Eaton, Davis, Held, Clement and photographs and sketches. Wright Howes in his bibliography U.S.Iana (I-81) states that this is the "Classic account of the first American attempt at settlement on the Pacific coast, 1811,...including the earliest extended relation of Wilson P. Hunt's overland expedition from St. Louis to that settlement." Irving was commissioned by John Jacob Astor to write the account of his company's effort to create a settlement in what is now Oregon. (BAL 10148, Graff 2158, Sabin 35129) TB20865 $250.00
Roll over Image to expandBracebridge Hall; or, The Humorists by: Washington Irving, First Edition Published by: John Murray in London: 1822. Both volumes of this two volume set are in very good+ condition in recently rebacked 3/4 leather and green, pebbled cloth covered boards with four raised bands on the spine with the original gilt on red leather title labels in the compartments. The edges of the text blocks are speckled. Both volumes are small octavos measuring 8" tall by 5" deep. Both volumes have an early prior owner's book plate on the front paste downs and there is offsetting from the overlaid leather onto the end sheets. Minor foxing and tanning exists in the pages of the text blocks. Volume I contains 393 pages of text and volume II contains 403 pages of text. The points existing on leaf 93-94 of volume I and pages 403 and 404 indicate that this is the first state of the first edition of this title. Although the English edition appeared two days after the American edition was released the English edition contains a number of alternations to the text made by Irving which do not appear in the American edition. As a result the British first edition is considerably different from the American first. (Langfeld/Blackburn p. 24; and, BAL 10110) A very attractive and clean set. TB23066 $450.00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by: Washington Irving, Limited Edition Published by: Westvaco, West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company in n.p.: 1958. Very good+ in 1/4 dark brown leather and decorated yellow paper covered boards with gilt text on the spine and illustrated end sheets. A small quarto measuring 9 1/4" by 5 3/4". Without a dust jacket as issued; and, missing its paper covered slip case. This was the WESTVACO Christmas release of 1958 which was the first volume in their annual American Classic series which was published each year until 2007. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was originally part of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Number VI published in 1820 by C. S. Van Winckle of New York. The pseudonym of Geoffrey Crayon was used by Washington Irving while writing in England. 64 pages of text illustrated with one steel engraving. This volume was published in a limited quantity and is now exceptionally uncommon. TB24038 $300.00
Roll over Image to expandLife of George Washington (Volume I and II) by: Washington Irving, First Editions Published by: G. P. Putnam & Co. in New York: 1855. Both volumes of this two volume set are in good condition in the publisher's original black cloth covered binding with gilt text stamped on the spines and with blind embossing to the front and rear boards. Small quartos measuring 9 1/4" by 5 1/2". The cloth at the head and heel of both volumes is worn down to the depth of the text blocks. The first free end page for volume 1 is torn away and there is a prior owner's name on the second free end page. The rear hinge and joint for volume 1 is cracked. The front hinge for volume 2 is broken after the first free end page allowing the front board to swing free of the binding. Volume 1 contains 504 pages including the appendix and containing the frontispiece and the two individual maps and the fold-out map of Bunker Hill. Volume 2 contains 518 pages followed by a one page noting the error correction as well as the frontispiece and the three maps (although the map as being on page 226 in the table of contents is misplaced following page 276). TB23410 $40.00
Rip Van Winkle by: Washington Irving, First Edition Published by: David McKay Company in Philadelph: 1921. Very near fine in maroon cloth covered boards with bold gilt text on the spine and with a illustrated paper label on the front board which has suffered no rubbing or wear. Illustrated end sheets and the top edge of the text block is stained a light yellow. There is light rubbing to the lower edges of the boards and a gift inscription on the first free end page. The hinges and joints are tight and there are no loose pages. In a very good+ unclipped dust jacket with 1/8" deep chips across the ends of the spine area and light wear and rubbing to the edges of the panels. Overall a very clean and bright jacket! A small quarto measuring 9 1/2" by 7" containing 86 pages of text with drawings. The illustrations are by N.C. Wyeth throughout and include eight full color plates including the frontispiece. A splendid copy in very presentable condition in its very seldom seen dust jacket. One of the nicest copies we have had in stock! TB23515 $450.00
Roll over Image to expandSalmagundi; or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langsfaff, Esq. and Others by: Washington Irving, Third Edition Published by: Thomas Longworth and Co. in New York: 1820. Both volumes of this two volume set are 24mo measuring 5 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" deep. They are both in very good+ condition in contemporary 1/2 leather and marbled paper covered boards with four raised bands on the spines with newer gilt stamped, dark brown leather title blocks in one of the compartments on each spine. The paper covered edges of the boards are worn and rubbed and the leather at the lower fore corners of the boards are rubbed and worn. There is an early prior owner's book plate and name in ink on the front paste down of both volumes. Light foxing exists throughout both volumes. Without dust jackets, presumably as issued. Volume I contains 249 pages which contain parts 1 through 10. Volume II contains several un-numbered pages and pages numbered 256 to 540 which contain parts 11 through 20. Both volumes are illustrated with four (3 + 1) steel engravings by "A. Anderson". (Langfeld/Blackburn p. 10) Salmagundi (which has a meaning comparable to "suckatash" or "miscellany") was originally issued in twenty separate parts (pamphlets in tan paper wraps). The first was issued on Saturday, January 24, 1807 and the 20th on Monday, January 25, 1808. The text of Salmagundi was co-authored by Washington Irving with his brother William and James Kirke Paulding. The idea for it was initially conceived by Washington Irving and Paulding as a vehicle to poke fun at the culture and society of the New York City. None of the twenty parts gave any title page credit to either of the Irving brothers. Washington Irving preferred it so as this gave him the opportunity to write in differing styles or "voices". His contributions to Salmagundi however can be found above the names of "Will Wizard, Esq." and "Anthony Evergreen, Gent." Due to the immediate popularity of the series the publisher bound all 20 parts into a two volume book form creating the second edition in 1814. This, the third edition, was based primarily on the second edition printing with a few items (such as the index and the expanded table of contents) left out. It was in these issues of Salmagundi that Irving and Paulding made the first connection with the name "Gotham" and the City of New York. (Jones: Washington Irving An American Original) TB22715 $350.00
Roll over Image to expandSalmagundi: Or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. and Others by: Washington Irving, Second English Edition Published by: Thomas Tegg in London: 1824. A small octavo measuring 7 1/2" by 4 3/4" deep in very good+ condition in 3/4 red leather and marbled paper covered boards with five raised bands on the spine all decorated with gilt tooling. Only a small portion of the original gilt on black leather title block is still present. The end sheets are marbled paper and there is a prior owner's name and date of 1925 on the second free end page. Numerous marginal notations exist throughout the text some in pencil and some in ink. It is apparent from these notes that the owner of same was extremely familiar with Irving's works. "This volume apparently follows the text of the second American edition." (Langfield/Blackburn p. 10) or perhaps a reprint of the Paris 1824 edition (BAL, 10243) (Langfeld/Blackburn p. 10; BAL, 10243) Salmagundi (which has a meaning comparable to "suckatash" or "miscellany") was originally issued in New York in twenty separate parts over a one year period from January, 1807 to January 1808. (pamphlets in tan paper wraps). The text of Salmagundi was co-authored by Washington Irving with his brother William and James Kirke Paulding. The idea for it was initially conceived by Washington Irving and Paulding as a vehicle to poke fun at the culture and society of the New York City. None of the twenty parts gave any title page credit to either of the Irving brothers. Washington Irving preferred it so as this gave him the opportunity to write in differing styles or "voices". His contributions to Salmagundi however can be found above the names of "Will Wizard, Esq." and "Anthony Evergreen, Gent." Due to the immediate popularity of the series the publisher bound all 20 parts into a two volume book form creating the second edition in 1814. It was in these issues of Salmagundi that Irving and Paulding made the first connection with the name "Gotham" and the City of New York. (Jones: Washington Irving An American Original) TB23109 $150.00
Roll over Image to expandThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent. by: Washington Irving, Limited Edition Published by: The Franklin Library in Franklin Center: 1983. Fine in full red leather covered boards with extensive gilt stamping on the boards and with four raised bands on the spine with gilt text stamping and decorations within the compartments. The end papers are of silk. The edges of the text block are gilt and there is a silk placement ribbon sewn-in at the head of the spine. Laid-in is a 22 page booklet, "Notes from the Editors", on this title. A collection of 34 short stories by Washington Irving including some of his most famous stories such as Rip Van Winkle, Westminster Abbey, Christmas, The Christmas Dinner, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. During his early days as a writer Irving used the pseudonym of Geoffrey Crayon. One of the volumes in The Franklin Press' collection of The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. 396 pages of text with illustrations by F. O. C. Darley. A very handsome copy with no names, dates, notations or book plates. TB22685 $95.00
Roll over Image to expandWolfert's Roost and Other Papers, Now First Collected by: Washington Irving, First Edition, possible third printing Published by: G. P. Putnam & Co. in New York: 1855. Very good in the publisher's original blind stamped, green cloth covered boards with faded gilt text stamping on the spine and a gilt stamped sketch on the front board and with light yellow end sheets. The back strip has a 1" long closed tear to the cloth in a horizontal direction which has been professionally repaired. There is considerable wear and rubbing to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine with the cloth worn through at the head of the spine. There is a early prior owner's book plate on the front paste down and the rear hinge is cracked and separated. The rear hinge has been professionally repaired. 383 pages of text followed by 12 pages of ads from the publisher. Illustrated with a double frontispiece. A collection of 32 short stories or articles all of which previously appeared in periodicals or books. (Langeld/Blackburn, p. 44; BAL 10188) While the publisher's ads at the rear of the text are dated "Feb'y ., 1855" this may be a third printing as the publisher's address reads "10 Park Place" while the first and second printings show an address of "12 Park Place". It was in the short story, "The Creole Village" that Irving again coined a new phrase for the American public. It was the first use of the term "the almighty dollar". (Brain Jay Jones: Washington Irving An American Original) TB22723 $125.00

Roll over Image to expandThe Crayon Miscellany No. 3 Containing Legends of the Conquest of Spain by: (Washington Irving), First Edition Published by: Carey, Lea & Blanchard in Philadelphia: 1835. Very good- in the publisher's original green cloth covered boards with the the bulk of the paper label on the spine and with the rear hinge broken; but, professionally repaired. A 12mo measuring 7" tall by 4" deep with light, whitish stains near the heel of the spine and on the rear board and what may be tiny, white paint splatters on the front board. With moderate foxing and tanning throughout the pages of the text block. 276 pages followed by eight pages of ads from the publisher. Per BAL 10144 this copy conforms to "Setting A". Reportedly, the first printing of this title was limited to 5,000 copies. This is the third and final volume in The Crayon Miscellany. It was the first series of books written entirely in the US following Irving's extended, seventeen year stay in Europe following the War of 1812. TB23044 $175.00
Roll over Image to expandMiscellanies No. II Containing Abbotsford, and Newstead Abbey by: [Washington Irving], First Edition Published by: John Murray in London: 1835. Good in the publisher's original 1/4 green cloth and drab brown paper covered boards with a paper label on the spine. The cloth at the front joint is worn through and the front hinge is starting and although the paper label on the spine is complete it is rubbed and worn at the edges and creased between the signatures of the pages. There are 3/4" and 1" stains (spots) on the end sheets possibly from some sort of protective covering having been attached to the end pages to protect the boards. 290 pages followed by a one page publisher's ad for "A Tour On The Prairies, by the Author of 'The Sketch-Book,' forming No. 1 of Miscellanies, by Washington Irving." (which was published in March, 1835.) The first British edition was published on May 1, 1835 preceding the first US edition by 30 days. (Langfeld/Blackburn, p. 34) This is state B according to Blanck with the ad noted above on page [291]. (BAL, 10141) The contents are "Irving's fond tribute to the homes of Walter Scott and Lord Byron." (Brian Jay Jones: Washington Irving An American Original.) Evidence exists in correspondence from the publisher that only 3,000 copies of the first edition were printed. TB22594 $300.00
Roll over Image to expandThe Sunnyside Book by: [Washington Irving] Various Authors, Published by: G. P. Putnam & Sons in New York: 1871. Good in the publisher's original green cloth over beveled boards with gilt text and black decorations on the spine and the same on the front board with brown clay end sheets. The cloth at the upper front joint is worn and rubbed through and the front and rear hinges have been repaired. Nonetheless, the binding remains tight and strong with no loose or weak signatures. The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is rubbed through as it is in several areas at the lower edge of the boards. Without a dust jacket, probably as issued. 133 pages of text with 47 illustrations by various artists including: Wm. Hart, Hows, Darley, Nast, Casilear, Smillie, Shattuck, McEntee, Bellows and Huntington and with a frontispiece by H. B. Hall. A collection of seventeen short stories by William Cullen Bryant, Washington Irving, W. D. Howells, William Allen Butler, T. Buchanan Read, Howard Glyndon, Bayard Taylor, W. D. O'Connor, R. H. Stoddard, George William Curtis, (BAL, 10387 Irving, 2236 Butler, 16471 Read and 1721 Bryant) An anthology named after Washington Irving's home. TB22734 $50.00

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