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Bracebridge Hall
by Washington Irving
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
This is a handsome, antique 2-volume set of "BRACEBRIDGE HALL" or, The Humourists by Washington Irving in excellent condition. 1896; G.P. Putnam's Sons "Surrey Edition"; New York. Complete set in 2 volumes. Beautifully designed gilt front covers and spines with gilt top page edges. Both volumes contain 14 illustrated plates by a variety of artists, including ARTHUR RACKHAM (there are 5 Rackham illustrations in all). Over each plate is a piece of tissue paper, on which is printed a line of text related to the illustration, as well as the name of the artist. With alternating decorative borders around every page of text and vignettes at the beginning and end of each chapter. Each volume has a ribbon page marker.
Condition:
Both volumes are in excellent condition both inside and out and nearly appear unread. Clean covers and spine with bright gilt; sharp corners. Both are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. Both have clean pages with no issues found. The end of the ribbon page marker of volume I is frayed. Bright gilt top page edges. Some pages are still attached at the outer edge. Overall a wonderful condition set.
Condition:
Both volumes are in excellent condition both inside and out and nearly appear unread. Clean covers and spine with bright gilt; sharp corners. Both are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. Both have clean pages with no issues found. The end of the ribbon page marker of volume I is frayed. Bright gilt top page edges. Some pages are still attached at the outer edge. Overall a wonderful condition set.
Synopsis
Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists, A Medley was written by Washington Irving in 1821, while he lived in England, and published in 1822. This episodic novel was originally published under his pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.
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Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2420
- Title
- Bracebridge Hall
- Author
- Washington Irving
- Illustrator
- Arthur Rackham
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Surrey Edition
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1896
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- washington irving, arthur rackham, old christmas, bracebridge hall, tales of alhambra, history of new york, tales of a traveller, geoffrey crayon, sketch book, headless horseman, legend sleepy hollow, rip van winkle, astoria, life of washington,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature / Fiction;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
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- Plate
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