i) Diedrich Knickerbocker [reproduced on p. x], 158 by 80mm., some spotting; ii) "He was a short, square-built old fellow..." [reproduced on p. 11], 150 by 170mm.; both ink drawings, unsigned

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In 1916 Rackham revised his 1905 illustrated edition of Rip van Winkle and added new drawings (while omitting many plates). These two drawings are from the revised edition.