The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon Gent, Washington Irving, Antique Hardcover. 229 pages. Has writing on the inside front and back cover. Some things are underlined in the book. Good condition for age. Some wear on cover.
This antique edition of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." by Washington Irving was published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. around the turn of the century. As the collection that introduced the world to "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," this volume is a cornerstone of American literature. This 229-page hardcover features a classic burgundy cloth binding with elegant gold gilt decorations on the spine, characteristic of Crowell's late 19th and early 20th-century editions.
The book shows a lovely patina of age, making it an ideal choice for a vintage-inspired library or as a unique gift for a bibliophile. While the exterior shows some wear on the cover, the interior remains a readable and charming piece of history. Please note that there is previous owner writing on the inside front and back covers, and some passages have been underlined, adding a sense of personal history to this century-old copy.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. While it appears to be in good condition for its age, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
