The Sketch Book by Washington Irving Collection of 2 Decorative Red & Green Covers
Description: A pair of “The Sketch Book” by Washington Irving, a 19th century American short story writer. Each palm size hardcover book contains 483 pages; 34 essays and short stories with sketches including the famous “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Though both volumes share the same acclaimed stories, each offers a different format and cover design. Immerse yourself in these enduring tales of journey or use them as a coffee table decoration.
1. Decorative green binding hardcover with impressed red flowers and gold gilt on the cover and binding. 483 pages; 34 essays with some sketches in red. Published by: Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This particular book was an advertisement piece and promotional giveaway compliments Leinbach & Bro., a clothier and department store in Reading, Pennsylvania that was in business during the late 19th and 20th centuries.
2. Decorative red binding hardcover with two decorative vertical panels; gold gilt accents and book title. 483 pages; 34 essays nd some sketches in black & white. Published by: Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dimensions: 6 3/8” x 4 3/8” x 1”.
Circa: Late 1800s – Early 1900s
Product Weight: 1 pound 6 ounces (pair)
Origin: Published in United States, Written in England.
Condition: Used. Considered good condition with wear. Yellowing and/or foxing to most pages. Binding in good condition with some wear to gold gilt, edges and corners. Green book - inside cover has purple ink library book stamp. Red Book: Cover exhibits some wear along with light stain or water marks. A previous owners handwritten name in ink on inside blank page.
Care: Easy care due to binding material and age.
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