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Lot 273
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-410
Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Live / Chicago
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Lot Description
IRVING, Washington (1783-1859). Bracebridge Hall. London: John Murray, 1822.
2 volumes, 8vo (210 x 127 mm). Contemporary half calf (foxing, toning, dampstains).
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. Originally published under Irving's pseudonym, "Geoffrey Crayon," Bracebridge Hall was the author's follow-up to The Sketch-Book and follows roughly the same format and was a great success upon publication, cementing his reputation in Europe in addition to America. BAL 10109.
The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto
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