[AMERICAN AUTHORS]. IRVING, WASHINGTON. A History of New York...By Diedrich Knickerbocker. New York, 1809. 2 volumes, 8vo, brown morocco gilt, g.e., by The Atelier Bindery, a few bottom margins in volume 1 slightly frayed. FIRST EDITION, engraved folding view of New Amsterdam inserted at front of volume 1 (a marginal tear). BAL 10098. Bookplate of J.L. & E.B. Ketterlinus -- [COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE]. The Pathfinder. Philadelphia, 1840. 2 volumes, 8vo, original dark green muslin, printed paper spine labels, covers soiled, a fore-corner defective, labels a bit chipped, green half morocco slipcase. FIRST EDITION, State 1 (2?) of volume 1 BAL 3892. Bookplate of Mary M. Patterson Weaver -- HARTE, BRET. "Excelsior"...New York, [1877]. Oblong 16mo, original printed wrappers, small stain on front cover. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, illustrated. BAL 7293 -- And another (defective cloth). Together 6 volumes. (6)