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IRVING, Washington. Works. New York & London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1895-97.
40 volumes, 8o. Titles printed in red and black, frontispieces and numerous illustrations. Brown half morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, other uncut (some light rubbing, some chips to head of spines, some joints cracked).
LIMITED EDITION number 493 of 500 sets of the "The Author's Autograph Edition," CONTAINING A LEAF OF HOLOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT from Irving's Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (one page, 8vo, 27 lines in ink, paginated "222" at top). The text describes the visit of the Cacique of La Navidad, Guacanagari, to Columbus' ship, as well as the escape from the ship of several native women. This manuscript page contains several differences from the final printed text. (40)
40 volumes, 8o. Titles printed in red and black, frontispieces and numerous illustrations. Brown half morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, other uncut (some light rubbing, some chips to head of spines, some joints cracked).
LIMITED EDITION number 493 of 500 sets of the "The Author's Autograph Edition," CONTAINING A LEAF OF HOLOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT from Irving's Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (one page, 8vo, 27 lines in ink, paginated "222" at top). The text describes the visit of the Cacique of La Navidad, Guacanagari, to Columbus' ship, as well as the escape from the ship of several native women. This manuscript page contains several differences from the final printed text. (40)