Step into the enchanting world of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a tale that has captivated readers for generations. Set in a tranquil village in Westchester, New York, this classic story first published in 1819 in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., is celebrated as America’s first short story and remains a cherished classic in the literary world.
Follow Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher with a voracious appetite and a taste for tall tales, as he encounters the legendary Headless Horseman (the ghost of a Hessian soldier who lost his head during the Revolutionary War). As Crane navigates the eerie woods and mysterious happenings, Irving’s storytelling brings the village of Sleepy Hollow vividly to life.
Experience the suspense and charm of Sleepy Hollow in our beautifully crafted editions that are sure to delight collectors and readers alike.
Our editions of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow honor the history of Washington Irving, Sleepy Hollow, and the origins of this short story. This year, 2024, marks the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, as well as the 175th anniversary of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which Irving not only is buried in but also named.
While our Collector’s Edition is a nod to the famous character synonymous with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, the tree engraved on our Lettered and Numbered Editions is a creative rendition of one found at Sunnyside — Washington Irving's Tarrytown home.
All three editions boast not only Irving’s story but also at least 12 original pieces of art by Gregory Manchess; a new author biography of Washington Irving written by librarian and Washington Irving expert, Catalina Hannan; an afterword by Andrew Burstein, historian and author of numerous biographies, including one on Irving himself; and more to be revealed.
Typography William Caslon designed and cast the first Caslon typefaces in metal between 1720 and 1726, establishing the first true English typeface. Influenced by Dutch Baroque designs, Caslon’s type quickly gained popularity in England and was soon exported to the American colonies, where it was used to print the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Art All three editions of our The Legend of Sleepy Hollow feature 12 original pieces of art by award-winning painter Gregory Manchess.
