The Alhambra
Chicago: Donohue Brothers, [c. 1900]. Reprint. Publisher's maroon cloth, spine titled in gilt. Pages toned, mild shelf wear, spine faded, still very good or better. Item #240160
TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY IRVING
A circa 1900 reprint of The Alhambra offers a modest but evocative survival of one of Washington Irving’s most atmospheric works. First published in 1832, the book blends travel writing, historical sketch, and romantic tale, drawing on Irving’s residence within the Alhambra itself to craft a richly imagined portrait of Moorish Spain. In its plain publisher’s cloth, this later edition reflects the work’s long transition from fashionable literary production to enduring popular classic. Unadorned yet serviceable, such copies testify to the sustained appeal of Irving’s picturesque vision, carrying his romanticized Granada into the hands of a wide, turn-of-the-century readership.
Price: $20.00