IRVING, Washington (1783-1859). Life of George Washington. New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1855-59.
5 volumes, 8o. Engraved frontispieces, plates and maps in text. Original dull purple cloth, top edge gilt (fading to spines, some chipping to spine ends, upper joint of vol. IV cracked).
FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of vols. I, II, III, and V. Vol. IV is BAL's printing B (no priority). This copy is printing B. Vol. III also includes the Publisher's Advertisement that explains the increase in the number of volumes of the work and provides Irving's "numerous correspondents" with his "proper address." BAL 10192. (5)
IRVING, Washington (1783-1859). Life of George Washington. New York: G.P. Putnam & Co., 1855-59.
5 volumes, 8o. Engraved frontispieces, plates and maps in text. Original dull purple cloth, top edge gilt (fading to spines, some chipping to spine ends, upper joint of vol. IV cracked).
FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of vols. I, II, III, and V. Vol. IV is BAL's printing B (no priority). This copy is printing B. Vol. III also includes the Publisher's Advertisement that explains the increase in the number of volumes of the work and provides Irving's "numerous correspondents" with his "proper address." BAL 10192. (5)
