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IRVING, Washington (1783–1859). The Works… New York: G. P. Putnam & Co., 1856. 15 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary half brown morocco over marbled boards, raised bands gilt, black and red morocco spine labels gilt, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers (Vol. 1 rebacked with original spine laid down, several labels chipped, boards rubbed, Vol. 14 chipped or rubbed at ends with cracked joints). INSCRIPTION IN IRVING’S HAND TO JAMES B. LIVINGSTON AND WRITTEN AT SUNNYSIDE in Vol. 1: “James B. Livingston/from Mary de Courval/July 1856” and with an additional early inscription below reading: “The above name was written by Mr. Washington Irving at Sunnyside/Julia Livingston”. The Livingston’s were a prominent New York family and were instrumental in the founding of the United States.