Description: THE SKETCH BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, Gent.By Washington Irving Illustrated by Gordon RossThe Heritage Press, New York, NY, 1939, Later Revised EditionHardcover, very good, spine is faded, lacing dust jacketThe Sketch Book, short-story collection by Washington Irving, first published in 1819–20 in seven separate parts. Most of the book’s 30-odd pieces concern Irving’s impressions of England, but six chapters deal with American subjects. Of these the tales “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle” have been called the first American short stories, although both are actually Americanized versions of German folktales. In addition to the stories based on folklore, the collection contains travel sketches, literary essays, and miscellany. The Sketch Book was a celebrated event in American literary history. The collection was the first American work to gain international literary success and popularity.USPS Media Rate postage will be calculated @ 2 pounds weightGRADUATE OF BOOK SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM HOW IT WORKS WITH US:In other words; the fine print!For those buyers who reside outside the U.S.,We are now enrolled in eBay's Global Shipping ProgramWe like to have our auctions completed in a timely manner.If we have not HEARD FROM the high bidder by the FOURTH day after the close of the auction, we will file an UNPAID ITEM DISPUTE with Ebay.PLEASE: Bid Only If You Intend To Complete The Transaction.THANKS for your understanding in these matters.We are proud to let you know that we try to be ecologically responsible, nearly all of our packing materials are recycled or reused. THANKS FOR BIDDING WITH US!
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Signed: No
Publisher: The Heritage Press
Subject: Short stories
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1939
Language: English
Illustrator: Gordon Ross
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Washington Irving
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Region: North American and England
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
