Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving,1893 Lavish,Illustrated Edition

Description: There is a sacredness in tears....They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love. Here we offer a rare and beautiful decoratively-bound edition of the classic tale, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," by Washington Irving, published by Bobbs-Merrill in Indianapolis in October, 1906 on a special arrangement with Putnam. The book's binding is as tight and square as it was new with the colored cover decoration still looking splendid. The especially high-quality paper is bright as if new and each of the 13 full-color illustrations and extensive bi-tone page decorations, which are featured on every page, are like new. Even the endpapers are decorated. Very little edgewear. No foxing. The book is excellently preserved--a real treasure. Measures approximately 6.5 x 9-inches. This very attractive American classic will make a treasured addition to your collection or a very special gift. ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 To see all our particularly lavish bindings, please click HERE! Please click HERE to peruse our entire shelf of Americana! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 269.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD