Washington Irving — Wolfert&Apos;S Roost and Other Papers, Now First Collected

New York, G. P. Putnam & Co. 1855. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, fourth printing of this collection of Washington Irving's writings, preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase by Riviere & Son. First edition, fourth printing. Publisher's address in the title imprint is changed to 10 Park Palace, with binding strings visible between pp. 12-13. [Bowden, pp. 481].In the original embossed cloth binding, with a later added blue cloth dust wrapper. Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase made by Riviere & Son.In January 1855, nearly a month before Putnam's edition in February, Thomas Constable brought out the work in Edinburgh. Twelve pages of advertisements to the rear, dated Feb'y. 1855.With an engraved frontispiece and engraved title. Collated, complete. A collection of essays by the renowned author Washington Irving, offering humorous and insightful musings on a variety of topics, including the Hudson River Valley, rural life in New York, and Dutch culture.".. the book was probably the result of Putnam's own desire for a new Irving title. Irving no doubt needed the income it would bring, but he was immersed then in writing the Life of Washington and probably had no desire to take on a new work.. most of the pieces are untouched.. The volume was, after all, simply a collection of writing from Irving's past". [Bowden, pp. 475]. In the original embossed cloth binding. With a later added blue cloth dust wrapper, in near fine condition. Preserved in a quarter morocco slipcase made by Riviere & Son. Externally, very smart, with mild fading and bumping to the spine. A couple minor marks to the cloth. Small reference label to the corner of the front paste down. Slipcase is smart, with slight rubbing to the spine and a crack to the front joint, which is tender. A couple marks to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are marginally toned, but generally clean, with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .