A History of New York From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty
by Irving, Washington; Diedrich Knickerbocker (Psued.)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good+
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Hull, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: G. P. Putnam and Son, 1868. Hardcover. Good+. 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall. Hardcover. Book Condition: Good+. G. P. Putnam and Son, New York, NY 1868. Washington Irving's first book. 528 pages. Author's revised edition. Complete in 1 volume. Dark brown beveled boards, gold decor, top page ends gold gilt. Nice Firm copy ! Cloth worn at spine ends. Previous owner name in pencil. 1918 card with drawn view of New York from Weahawk 1825 (site of Hamilton-Burr duel) pasted to back endpaper. Size: 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall. History::Localities History::U.S.A.::Colonial 7232 7232
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- Title
- A History of New York From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty
- Author
- Irving, Washington; Diedrich Knickerbocker (Psued.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam and Son
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1868
- Size
- 8vo 7.75 - 9.75'' tall
- Keywords
- History::Localities History::U.S.A.::Colonial
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