The Alhambra by Irving, Washington - 1892

New York & London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1892. Author's Revised edition. Volumes 1 & 2. Period decorative embossed cloth covered boards with beveled edges, Top Edge Gilt, deckle edges, decorative endpapers, tissue guarded illstrations. These two volumes should take center stage on any book shelf. They are good examples of late nineteenth century decorative art noveau binding. The white front board has a blue and light green pattern with gilt outline. A variation of this interesting Moorish motif is repeated on the spine. Lovely decorative borders outline the text on each page. Black and white photo illustrations of the Alhambra complete this special publishing effort. Fascinated by this 13th century Spanish castle and citadel, Washington Irving wrote extensively about it. This two volume set celebrates the author's passion for this Moorish landmark and would be a great addition to any private library. There is minor soiling, but the white boards are exceptionally bright! Internally there is some off-setting from the tissue guards, but this is not uncommon. The back boards have some light staining around the edges of the fixed endpapers. Both text and illustrations are very clean. The books are tightly bound and in wonderful condition with just the lightest of wear to the front board of one of the volumes. . Cloth. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.