Author: Washington Irving
Title: The Christmas Dinner: From "the Sketch Book
Description: New York, William Edwin Rudge, 1923 . Hardback. An early separate edition of this humorous sketch by Washington Irving, complete with the very scarce glassine wrap. A separate edition of the work. First published in a selection of sketches by Irving in 1820.Bound in the publisher's hardback boards, with the original, very scarce glassine wrap. Written by American short-story author and essayist, Washington Irving, who was best known for his collection of sketches, particularly those surrounding Christmas, such as this one. A charming and entertaining short story, 'The Christmas Dinner' takes place in the picturesque countryside manor of Bracebridge Hall. In this delightful and festive home, Irving presents a wholesome Christmas filled with songs, joy and stories from times passed. With a previous owner's gift inscription of Mr and Mrs Whitall, dated 1923. Bound in the publisher's hardback boards, with the original glassine wrap. Externally, very smart, with slight soiling to boards, with a tide mark to the rear. Light bumping to the extremities and a little fading. Ink inscription to front endpaper. Glassine wrap is slightly worn, with loss to the spine and extremities, heavier to the head of the spine. Closed tears and small puncture marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with very bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good Only.

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