Rip Van Winkle, Illustrated by Howard Morris
The Comet Press published a limited-edition version of the Rip Van Winkle story in 1941. Only 750 copies were made available. The book was produced with Oldstyle Number Seven text with headings in Deepdene italic. The paper was T. J. Gray Laid Text and the binding was PX cloth turned inside out.
The Rip Van Winkle illustrations were created by Howard Morris, who would also illustrate other books for the Comet Press, including The Song of Hiawatha and The Gold Bug.
In addition to the cover art and title page, the book contained four full-page illustrations and one half-page illustration. Although the illustrations were not titled, they correspond nicely with the story. Using the Rip Van Winkle story line, I have taken the liberty to title each of the illustrations with a passage from the book.
Rip Van Winkle, Illustrated by Howard Morris, Published by The Comet PressTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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Rip Van Winkle, Illustrated by Howard Morris, Published by The Comet PressTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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A Little Village, Of Great Antiquity
A Little Village, Of Great AntiquityTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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The Children of the Village, Too, Would Shout With Joy Whenever He Approached
The Children of the Village, Too, Would Shout With Joy Whenever He ApproachedTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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They Clambered Up a Narrow Gully
They Clambered Up a Narrow GullyTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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He Was Naturally a Thirsty Soul
He Was Naturally a Thirsty SoulTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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On Waking, He Found Himself on the Green Knoll
On Waking, He Found Himself on the Green KnollTitle: Rip Van Winkle
Illustrated by: Howard Morris
Published by: The Comet Press
Year Published: 1941
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