Salmagundi, or the Whim-Whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. And Others (Vol. 2 of 2)
by: (Washington Irving)

Hardcover. NY, Harper and Brothers, reprint, 1835, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, leather bound, gilt lettering on spine, 262 pages. VOL. 2 ONLY. The first original work by Washington Irving (after a collaboration with Howard Payne). A whimsical collection of essays poking fun at the tastes, activities, and political trends of New York, and reflecting the aristocratic, Federalist sympathies of the authors. The "Whim-Whams and Opinions" include contributions by Irving, James Kirke Paulding, and Irving's younger brother William Irving Jr. During his lifetime, Irving refused to permit Salmagundi to be reprinted in his collected works. Originally printed in 20 periodical pamphlets (1807-1808). Clean copy of the second volume. Top of spine chipped.