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Decorative Bindings, Sets, Washington Irving (1783-1859) Works, Author's Autograph Edition. New York & London: Putnam's, 1895-1897. Forty octavo volumes uniformly bound in full dark green morocco by the Knickerbocker Press, with suede doublures and endleaves; volume I of Alhambra containing one manuscript leaf in Irving's hand, inscribed over one page, with the Bonneville map but not the Columbus map; some rubbing to the occasional binding, one chewed by a dog with loss of leather to the foot of the spine, 8 x 5 in. (40) Estimate $500-700 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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