IRVING, WASHINGTON — The Alhambra

New York: The Heritage Press, 1969. Hardcover. ISBN: 0805062890. The noted American storyteller Washington Irving (1783-1859) tells of his journey to the Alhambra, an ancient Spanish palatial fortress in Granada, Spain. In addition, he shares stories and historical facts about the palace. It is presented in a deluxe reprint edition in slipcase, illustrated by Lima de Freitas and with an introduction by Angel Flores. Sandglass leaflet laid in (Del Mar, no. VI: 35). --- In black glazed paper-covered boards with ornate decorations in gilt and maroon on covers & spine, printed on pale yellow leaves. Slipcase covered in similar glazed black paper. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and unmarked. Slipcase with minor scratching to paper covering, else undamaged and structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Small Quarto (9 to 11 in. tall); xiii, 304 pages. Near Fine .