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IRVING, Washington (1783-1859). The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. No.I[-VII]. New York: Printed by C.S. Van Winkle, 1819.
7 parts bound in one volume, 8o (206 x 123mm). (Blank leaves at end of parts 1 and 2 removed by binder, scattered spotting and browning, heavier in Part V.) Contemporary plain sheep (worn, rebacked, preserving original gilt-lettered red morocco spine label). Provenance: Estelle Dohney (paper bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, First Printing of Parts 1, 6 and 7 (parts for which multiple printings have been identified by BAL). Containing the first appearance of two classic pieces of American fiction: "Rip Van Winkle" (in Part I) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (part VI). BAL 10106; GrolierAmerican 31; Johnson High Spots 45.
7 parts bound in one volume, 8o (206 x 123mm). (Blank leaves at end of parts 1 and 2 removed by binder, scattered spotting and browning, heavier in Part V.) Contemporary plain sheep (worn, rebacked, preserving original gilt-lettered red morocco spine label). Provenance: Estelle Dohney (paper bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, First Printing of Parts 1, 6 and 7 (parts for which multiple printings have been identified by BAL). Containing the first appearance of two classic pieces of American fiction: "Rip Van Winkle" (in Part I) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (part VI). BAL 10106; GrolierAmerican 31; Johnson High Spots 45.