IRVING, Washington "The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent" [GP Putnam, 1880]

"The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent" by Washington Irving [GP Putnam, 1880]. Stratford Edition. With Eight Illustrations. Includes Irving’s infamous headless horseman story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as well as many other classic short stories. Crack beginning to form between 1st/2nd signatures. Some significant wear to head/tail of spine as pictured. Pencil markings facing title page, also as pictured. Beautifully-scripted Christmas dedication on FFEP. Overall, Good+ with lots of shelf presence.