THE WORKS OF WASHINGTON IRVING SALMAGUNDI VOYAGES AND DISCOVERIES OF THE COMPANIONS OF COLUMBUS By: Washington Irving Copyright: Not listed in this volume, but from research circa 1910 Published By: The Co-Operative Publication Society This antique Hard Cover book (576 pages) is in Very Good condition inside and out. The inside cover has some separation starting at the lower part of the seam. However, all pages firmly intact in volume and no noted interior blemishes at all. Cover shows very light shelf-wear, but still displays well overall. Extremely collectible in very good antique condition! About Book (Wikipedia): Salmagundi; or The Whim-whams and Opinions of Launcelot Langstaff, Esq. Others, commonly referred to as Salmagundi, was a 19th-century satirical periodical created and written by American writer Washington Irving, his oldest brother, William, and James Kirke Paulding. The collaborators produced twenty issues at irregular intervals between January 24, 1807 and January 15, 1808. Salmagundi lampooned New York City culture and politics in a manner much like today's Mad magazine. It was in the November 11, 1807 issue that Irving first attached the name "Gotham" to New York City, based on the alleged stupidity of the people of Gotham, Nottinghamshire. Irving and his collaborators published the periodical using a wide variety of pseudonyms, including Will Wizard, Launcelot Langstaff, Pindar Cockloft, and Mustapha Rub-a-Dub Keli Khan. Irving and Paulding discontinued Salmagundi in January 1808, following a disagreement with publisher David Longworth over profits. Fantastic antique gift for the classic book collector in your life!!!!! Your satisfaction is important to me. Any and all questions answered, and happy to send more pics / info etc. Please look at my feedback and buy with confidence. Please see my other auctions for more great collectible books! Happy to discount shipping for multiple wins! Check out my other items!