Bracebridge Hall; Or, The Humorists; By Geoffrey Crayon, Gent

London: John Murray, 1822. First English Edition. Hardcover. Contemporary polished brown calf. Near fine. 2 Vols. 393, 404 pages. 22 x 23.5 cm. Second printing Vol. II ending on p.404. A series of character sketches by Irving related to members of the Bracebridge family whom Washington once visited -- basically, character sketches of family members. Bound by Carss of Glasgow with bookplates of Robert Day, Myrtle House Cork. Text fresh, clean and bright. Raised bands, spine labels in red and black printed in gilt, and all the edges have been glazed.