The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-10-05
NeW Cabinet Editions
OF THE
Works of Washington Irving

improved elegance and convenience, of the WORKS
| OF WASHINGTON IRVING, the publisher would take
| the opportunity OF acknowledging the good recep-
vorte writings have heretofore received In the sew
era forms in which the various productions OF the
author of the 'Sketch- have been given to the
public, is estimated that the sale has reached no
less than fifty thousand Of the SERIES or more than
million volumes. Nor is the demand yet abated
On the contrary exertions enterprise are re-
quired to meet the desires of new generation of
readers and keep with the progress OF taste and
refinement in the topographic and other mechanic
arts ofthe publishers calling
The motive of this perennial popularity is not far
to seek tits to beread every page of he delight
ful volumes in which "Geofrey Crayon: infused the
happy inspiration OF his genius in his devotion to
themes which will always be regarded by successive
generations ofreaders with ordinary emotions of
interest. The charm of the elictious style OF WASH
ington Irving, the reflection of the amable poetic
spirit of the truely refined gentlemen would be felt
on any topic on which the author had been pleased
to bestow it, But it is for the ever-enduring fame
of IRVING, that he chose for the exercise of his pen
topics of undying value and importance In his in
viting Essays on human life and character in por-
trayng manners, in the "Sketch- Book" Brace
bridge Hail. and other volumes, he has touched,
with mingled sentiment and humor, those emotions
which are implanted in the hearts of all; while his
topics of biography of history and romance are OF
such worldwide celebrity and passionate interest as
the Story of COLUMBUS and his followers, with their
discoveries of the New World the life of the found
Ell of the nation, George Washington, drawing with
1t the narrative of the Civil and Military events of
America during his remarkable career; the marvel
GUS record of Mahomet, with the illustrations of the
genius of his in the romantic fact and legend OF
The Tales Of the Alhambra" and the conquest
of Granada" the felicity with which the author has
linked his name with the birthplace of Shakes
peare. the genius of Oliver Goldsmith the fame of
Scott and Byron, and, not least, the humorous in
vention which, in Knickerbocker irresistible hron-
icle Of New York, has imputed mythic interest to
the bare early annals of his native CITY, 1t is thus
claimed to be imperishable, till what is not likely
soon to happen, the same ever-welcome themes are
treated in some happier manner. The charm of Irv-
ing is his accepability to ALA grace and refine
men to please the most fastidous and his peculiar
merit is readily appreciated by every reader his
good sense and humor, the air Of enjoyment pervad
ing his pages, has secured his works home in both
hemisphercs, wherever the English language is un-
derstood. OF the few indispensable authors in eve
ry American library, Washington Irving is certainly
among the foremost. The delight OF childhood, the
chivalric companion of refined womanhood, the SOL
ace ofle at every PERIOD his writing are an imper
ishable legacy Of grace and beauty to his country
men.
The new publications of these works will be in
several forms of unusual elegance, and ALL in pro-
portion to moderate price for each, combining good
taste with economy The series will be issued in the
following order punctually the first day of each
month until completed, beginning with October:
Braeebridge Hall. Astoria.
Wolferts Roost. Bonneville.
Sketch Book. Mahomet vols
Traveller, Granada
Knickerbocker Salmagundi
Crayon Miscellany. Spanish Papers.
Goldsmith. MscelIanies.
Alhambra. Washington, vols.
columbus, vols. Life and Letters, 4 vols.
Three Editions will be issued, namely,
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on superfne laid paper, full size, 12mo, with IL
Illustrations. Elegantly printed end bound in
extra cloth, gilt top. Price to subscribers for
the whole set, $225 per volume. Halt calf extra,
$s,75
~ This edition will be sold only to subscribers for
the whole SIT. 1t will be the best edition for libra.
ries and for the center table,
2. The RIVERSIDE EDITIoN.-on fine white paper
in 16mo. The whole set will be newly stereo-
umes already issued. These will be re-issued
and continued in monthly volumes until COM
pleted. Green Grape cloth, gilt top, beveled
edges, s1,75 per volume.
8. The PEOPLES EDITIoN-From the same stereo-
types as the above, but printed On cheaper pa
per and neatly bound in cloth Price 81 25 per
volume,
~ In this edition these favorite works are now
presented in a readable and attractive shape and
at very moderate price.
- The SUNEYsIDE EDITION is now published
complete in 20 vols 10 mo, CLOTH Price, 50 80 per
volume, or in half calf, 81 per volume.
N. B.-The attention of the Trade is specially in
vited to these several editions. Enterprising Book
sellers can readily take orders for whole SETS to be
delivered in monthly volumes.
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