A History of New York; from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty. DIEDRICH KNICKERBOCKER, WASHINGTON IRVING.
A History of New York; from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty

A History of New York; from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty

New York: Inskeep & Bradford, 1809. First Edition. Two volumes in 12mo. 4.5 x 7.25 in. xxiii + [1 blank], 268; 258, [2 blanks] pp. Contemporary tree calf, morocco labels titled in gilt. Very good. Joints neatly repaired. Occasional, light scattered foxing to margins. Previous ownership signature in contemporary hand to title pages. Lacking frontis. plate of New Amsterdam. Bindings square & tight, text otherwise unmarked.

Washington Irving's first major book. One of 2000 copies. BAL 10098. Howes I-83.

Price: $2,000.00