Tales Of The Alhambra 1973 Leather Hardback Book Washington Irving Granada Spain

This book is sometimes referred to as his Spanish Sketch Book.

The book was originally published in 1828 and revised in 1851, with this being the 1973 edition.

Published by Breogán, I. G., S. A., - Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid)

Printed in Spain

308 pages

Edited by Miguel Sanchez

With notes and introduction by Ricardo Villa-Real

Illustrations: Offo - Madrid

Vintage hardcover book with gilt lettering and embellishment on red leather (piel in Spanish) bound cover and gilt to the tops of the pages.

With the original mylar type jacket as a clear book protector and green 2.5" strip inside the mylar stating: "A book edited in Granada and awarded with 32 colour engravings from the time when Washington Irving housed at the Alhambra."

Measures about 7.5 x 5.25 x 1 inches

Collectible books classic literature inspired by the author's 1828 visit to the palace fortress Alhambra in Granada , Andalusia, Spain. Includes topics such as poetry, fantasy, nature, architecture, religion, antiquarian ephemera, 19th century Europe, 1800s language, spirituality, Islam, Christianity, Mohammad, Muslim African Sultana and more.

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