[IRVING, WASHINGTON.] A History of New York, From the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty. 2 volumes. Folding view of New Amsterdam as the frontispiece to volume one. 12mo, bound to style in mottled calf, rebacked with spine laid-down, morocco lettering pieces; toning to front and end matter, ownership inscription on flyleaves and title-pages. first edition of Irving's satirical history of New York. New York: Inskeep & Bradford; Philadelphia: Bradford & Inskeep; Boston: Wm. M'Ilhenney; Baltimore: Coale & Thomas; Charleston: Morford, Willington & Co., 1809