Q: The Sketch Book Washington Irving
I cannot find any copyright, printing or date within the book. I’m hoping that you can help me date it.
approx size is: 6.50 x 4.50 inches

Thank you

A: This book is part of the Vademecum Series. This publisher’s series included only reprints of books of fiction, essays, poetry, etc. Your book was published in 1898. During that year the books were sold within a labeled box. There was only one cover format but it has been seen in a number of different colors. Some are shown here.