LEATHER Set. WORKS Of WASHINGTON IRVING. Complete. Gilded Calf. First Edition. 1851
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About This Item
The works of Washington Irving.
First collected edition to date.
Printed in 1851.
Complete to date as his George Washington wasn't yet published.
Complete in 15 volumes. All volumes present.
These are the original bindings.
This set is in remarkable condition despite the sheer age.
These are the original Victorian gilded calf bindings from 1851.
Set looks like it sat in a shelf for 170 years.
Leather remarkably supple. All hinges sound. Quality paper. Exceptionally supple and well preserved. Slight shelf rubs. An exceptional set.
Quality paper.
In exceptional condition.
Quality paper.
8 inches tall.
These are the original Victorian era bindings.
These are a pleasure to read.
All hinges are sound.
Set is complete.
Each book will be individually wrapped and well protected for shipping via Priority Mail.
2022.02.17
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- Merchants Rare Books (US)
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- 22.10.08.ir
- Title
- LEATHER Set. WORKS Of WASHINGTON IRVING. Complete. Gilded Calf. First Edition. 1851
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Antiquarian Sets;
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...