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IRVING, WASHINGTON. 1783-1859. A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. London...
IRVING, WASHINGTON. 1783-1859. A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. London: John Murray, 1828. 4 volumes, 8vo (220 x 129 mm). 2 engraved folding maps as frontis vols 1 & 2. Contemporary calf, spines gilt in 6 compartments, red and green morocco lettering pieces. Provenance: John Quichia(?) (inscription, 'Eton Leaving Book/ 1834); unidentified engraved armorial bookplate. FIRST EDITION, published before the first American edition, in the same year. Provost 122. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
IRVING, WASHINGTON. 1783-1859. A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. London: John Murray, 1828. 4 volumes, 8vo (220 x 129 mm). 2 engraved folding maps as frontis vols 1 & 2. Contemporary calf, spines gilt in 6 compartments, red and green morocco lettering pieces. Provenance: John Quichia(?) (inscription, 'Eton Leaving Book/ 1834); unidentified engraved armorial bookplate. FIRST EDITION, published before the first American edition, in the same year. Provost 122. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing