The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (Volume II)
New York / London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1897. Hardcover. The Sketch Book is a collection of 34 essays and short stories written by the American author Washington Irving and features "Rip Van Winkle". A variety of pieces include "English Writers on America", "The Art of Book-Making", "The Widow and Her son", "Westminster Abbey". Each page features text border of green seasonal vines. Preface, twenty stories, Frontispiece plus 17 illustrations with tissue, xix, 294 pp.
CONDITION: Hardbound in cream, extensive gilt and teal embossed design on cover and title. Dust jacket of burgundy cloth, edge wear with small tears, title on spine. Gilded top edge, deckled fore and bottom page edges. Light red faded edges to cover back likely due to moisture. Shaded endpapers with library label and inscription dated 1900. A lovely volume. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good / Very Good.
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