Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists; By Geoffrey Crayon, Gent
by Irving, Washington
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Contemporary polished brown calf. Near fine. 2 Vols
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1822. First English Edition. Hardcover. Contemporary polished brown calf. Near fine. 2 Vols. 393, 404 pages. 22 x 23.5 cm. Second printing Vol. II ending on p.404. A series of character sketches by Irving related to members of the Bracebridge family whom Washington once visited -- basically, character sketches of family members. Bound by Carss of Glasgow with bookplates of Robert Day, Myrtle House Cork. Text fresh, clean and bright. Raised bands, spine labels in red and black printed in gilt, and all the edges have been glazed.
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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- 23580
- Title
- Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists; By Geoffrey Crayon, Gent
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Contemporary polished brown calf. Near fine. 2 Vols
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English Edition
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1822
- Keywords
- Americana
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