Salmagundi; or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, ESQ. and Others
by Launcelot Langstaff
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- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Thomas Longsworth and Co, 1820. Cloth. Good. 6" by 4". Not Stated. The third edition of the collected issues of the satirical periodical 'Salmagundi', written by Washington Irving. The third edition of this work. Complete in two volumes, bound as one. A collection of the 'Salmagundi' periodicals. 'Salmagundi' is a satirical periodical, mocking and ridiculing culture and politics in early nineteenth century New York City. It was in the November 11th issue in 1807 in which Washington Irving first used the name 'Gotham' for New York City. The periodical was written under a variety of pseudonyms, and was written by Washington Irving, William Irving, and James Kirke Paulding. With a frontispiece to each volume. In the original cloth. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with some loss to the head of the spine. A few light spots and marks to the boards and spine. Discolouration to the spine label. Some loss to the tail of the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 662P4
- Title
- Salmagundi; or, the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, ESQ. and Others
- Author
- Launcelot Langstaff
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Longsworth and Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 6" by 4"
- Keywords
- salmagundi whim-whams opinions launcelot langstaff whim-whams william irving james kirke paulding
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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