Antique 1900 Rip Van Winkle Washington Irving — Altemus Illustrated

The cover alone makes this worth stopping for — a beige cloth binding dressed in navy blue, green, and orange illustration and lettering, slim and elegant at just half an inch deep. This is a Henry Altemus Company edition, published in 1900, and it has exactly the decorative charm the Altemus name is known for: affordable, beautifully produced illustrated gift books that brought classic American stories to children at the turn of the century.

The story inside needs little introduction. Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle has been a cornerstone of American folklore since its first publication in 1819 — the tale of the man who slept for twenty years and woke to a world transformed is as vivid and resonant now as it ever was. This 1900 Altemus edition gave a new generation of children that story in a package designed to delight.

At 125 years old this is a genuine antique. Condition is antique — cover shows discoloration consistent with its age. Measures 6.5" x 5.25" x 0.5". Custom bundles with bulk discount pricing available — just send a message. Ships from Altadena, CA.

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