Irving, Washington. Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains. Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, London, 1836.

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Description: First British edition, issued shortly after the American edition. xvi, 317 ,[3]; ix, [1], 320; vii, [1], 294 pp. Half-title in first volume. 3 vols. 8vo. This is the most uncommon binding for this book which, when in the original state, is usually seen in cloth backed boards. There is a half title in the first volume, but none is called for in the second and third. The Stockhausen set was similarly bound, though uncut, and a special note was made in the sale catalogue: "Neither the NYPL Irving bibliography nor BAL note a copy of Astoria in this state." (Part I, lot 265, $500, 1974). BAL 10296; Wagner-Camp 61:2; Howes I-81; Field 761; Sabin 35129; Streeter 3347; LANGFELD & BLACKBURN, p.35; Forbes Hawaii 1004; Reese, The Best of the West , #56 (American Edition) Original drab paper over boards, printed labels, edges uncut . Signed and dated on title page Feby 17th 1838 James Brockett xvi, 317 ,[3]; ix, [1], 320; vii, [1], 294 pp. Half-title in first volume. 3 vols. 8vo First British edition, issued shortly after the American edition.

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