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Irving, Washington : Rip Van Winkle, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Other Stories

The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2002

[2002] This is the full leather-bound hardcover edition by Easton Press -genuine leather, hand selected from individually tanned hides. Sophisticated three raised ridges on spine, stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Textured/shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are satin moire, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound into book. Condition: Former owner's name/date on Easton Press bookplate on first pastedown endpaper; faint rubbed area on bottom gilded edge; else overall Near Fine. Free of tears/cracks to binding hinges and joints, writing and notations, and page tears. Book never read. Stored in temperature controlled environment (book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains). No smoker's smell. In gift-giving condition. Rip Van Winkle is a farmer who wanders into the Catskill Mountains where he drinks with dwarfs and then falls asleep for 20 years. He awakens an old man and finds nothing is the same. He entertains townspeople with the tales of the old days and the dwarfs. A delightful tale. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Illustr.: George Ross. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Full-Leather

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