The Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, edited by Charles Welsh, Cambridge/New York: Wadsworth House, 1909, in nine volumes, numbered 356/1000 of the "edition de luxe" printed for sale in America, three quarter blind ruled morocco, gilt monograms to front boards, gilt particulars and decorations to spines, teg; The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne...In Thirteen Volumes (complete), Riverside Edition; Emerson in Concord and two volumes of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson; The Alhambra and Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving; largest 8-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 1-1/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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overall wear to extremities and toning throughout, text blocks are generally tight and clean, some volumes with bookplates and inscriptions of previous owners; Longfellow set is attractively bound, scratch to one spine and some insect damage to another; Hawthorne set with scratches, notable wear and loss to leather, fading to spines; Irving copies with cracked hinges Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.