{"product_id":"rip-van-winkle-antique-book","title":"Antique 1900 Rip Van Winkle Washington Irving — Altemus Illustrated","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eI offer FREE Los Angeles-Area pickup. I'm also happy to combine shipping and refund any overages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965722022179,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/0708\/0483\/files\/4bf5939b-5a42-46f2-92b9-3a882bb5100c.jpg?v=1777016701","url":"https:\/\/morningbellvintage.com\/products\/rip-van-winkle-antique-book","provider":"Morning Bell Vintage \u0026 Sundries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}