Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase
Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase Wolfert's Roost First Edition 1855 Washington Irving book w/ leather slipcase
$ 275.00

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Washington Irving, Americana, Leather Case).

Wolfert's Roost and Other Papers, Now First Collected by Washington Irving.
Published 1855, New York by G.P. Putnam & Co.
383 pages. Text in English. Engraved frontis and half title protected by original tissue guard. First Edition, Second issue.

Publisher's cloth binding, embossed spine & cover decorations, gilt title lettering & cover designs, newer leather protective slip case.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 5 1/4" W.

[B8630].