Arthur Rackham, Signed (596 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). Near fine blue boards in a near fine dust jacket, in a mylar cover. Signed by the author on a bookplate on the dedication page. A feminist reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. B&W illustrations throughout. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). First UK Edition. Classic book narrating Starkie's wanderings in Spain in search of Gypsy music. This copy inscribed by the author[with MSS bars of music] to" ]Margaret Craigie, lover of Spain,its literarture, and its music, in memory of Spain from Walter Starkie.Toronto Dec.26 1958 " Small ownership stamps of the previous owner- Edward Horne Craigie. Distinguished biologist in the Department of Zoology at the University of Toronto, and translator of Spanish.Some underlinings and notes, xv.399p. Frontispiece and title page by Arthur Rackham. bibliography.Spanish-Romany Glossary, fold-out map, index. A nice Association copy. Signed by Author(s).

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good ++. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). First Edition. First trade edition 1912. Includes a tipped in handwritten paper slip by the artist Arthur Rackham. Thirteen colour plates and fifty-three drawings in black and white by Arthur Rackham. Book is very good++ and bright. Contents good. Ref19409. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Limited Edition. Limited edition #102 of 250, signed by Rackham on the Limitations page. All 15 colored prints are present w/protective tissues. Cloth boards w/velum spine cover are well-bound, quite soiled & rubbed from age & handling, gilt front panel design is sharp. Endpapers are wrinkled, foxing on early & late pages, pages are uncut, clean & sharp w/a slight halo of tanning in the borders. All illustrations are clean & sharp. Protected in mylar sleeve. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. with illustrations by Arthur Rackham. (illustrator). 1st Edition. DELUXE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION: number 130 of 500 copies signed by artist and author, tipped-in colour frontispiece and 2 further mounted colour plates with tissue guards by Arthur Rackham, and twenty-three drawings in black and white, verso of second free endpaper. Light foxing to endpapers, original decorative cloth, gilt, Note: This charming collection of poems written by Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) is written on a theme of nature and harvest, with the greater part of the collection being poems in homage to varieties of orchard fruits. He was for many years the President of the Dartmoor Preservation Association and cared passionately about the conservation of Dartmoor. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Here we have a limited edition of this which is not only dually signed, but a deluxe version. 75 pages, 5 unnumbered pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some colour) "The Westminster Press Harrow Road London"--Colophon. { Subject: Children's literature, English. Phillpotts, Eden 1862-1960. ; Rackham, Arthur 1867-1939. }. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). Limited Edition. A very good copy of the signed limited edition of Midsummer Night's Dream illustrated by Arthur Rackham. In the original gilt-decorated full vellum binding with 40 tipped-in colour plates, decorative title and numerous black and white illustrations and designs. It is signed by Arthur Rackham on the limitation page and is copy no 655/1000. It was published in November 1908 at a time when Arthur Rackham had become well known as an illustrator and it received wide acclaim. The limited edition had sold out by March 1909. The binding has gilt titles and a gilt scene on the front board and gilt titles to the spine. It is sound and bright and free of the usual warping, although the ties are missing. There is some light marking close to the spine and round the edges on the front board and a couple of small spots on the spine. The back board has a dark mark towards the spine joint and some scuff marks and small spots. Top page edges are gilted; remainder untrimmed. The endpapers and the plate mounts are a brown stock paper which is mottled to varying degrees. The contents are complete and clean and the quality of the printing is superb. The plates have captionned tissue guards. The guards and text pages adjoining the brown stock paper mounts tend to be brown toned or with light spotting. Rackham chose which sections of text to illustrate so the plates are unevenly distributed and some are in close sequence. These tend to have a slight ripple. There is a small repaired side edge tear on p95/6. Please enquire if you would like to see additional images. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. Publishers Full Vellum Gilt. Limited to 1150 Copies. Signed by Arthur Rackham to Limitation Page. Thirty Tipped In Colour Plates With Captioned Tissue Guards. A Very Good Book. One Plate has Slight Residue of Tissue Guard Stuck to it. A Few Marks to Boards. Binding Firm and Intact. Some Spotting to Prelims and End Pages. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. Contact Neil Ewart Rare Books If You Require Any Further Information or Images. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Arthur Rackham. (illustrator). Author: Æsop. Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones. Introduction by G. K. Chesterton. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Title: Æsop's Fables. Publisher: London, William Heinemann; New York, Doubleday, Page & Co., 1912. First edition, limited issue. #1004 of 1450 copies signed by Arthur Rackham. Language: Text in English. Size: 11.5 x 9 inches. Pages: xxix, 223 pages. Binding: Very good original publisher's white/cream cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gilt on the upper cover and spine, featuring the Rackham-designed title vignette (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, light age-toning and gentle surface soiling consistent with the period - as shown, spine lightly darkened and faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A very attractive example of this scarce binding. Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing, toning and staining - as shown). No loose or damaged leaves. Illustrations: Complete with thirteen full-page color plates by Arthur Rackham, each mounted on brown paper mounts, as issued, and numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations and decorative borders throughout. The plates are rich and well-preserved, retaining Rackham's characteristic delicacy of line and subdued color palette. All illustrations present.  ****  The book: Æsop's Fables stands among the most celebrated illustrated books of the early twentieth century, and this 1912 Rackham edition is universally regarded as one of the artist's finest achievements. Vernon Jones's elegant translation, paired with G. K. Chesterton's thoughtful introduction, provides a literary framework perfectly suited to Rackham's imaginative and often darkly humorous interpretations. The large format allows the illustrations to breathe, making this edition a cornerstone of any serious Rackham or Golden Age illustration collection.

Arthur Rackham (illustrator). Aesop's Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham Signed by Arthur Rackham on limitation page #151/1450 Gorgeously illustrated throughout by the legendary Arthur Rackham, one of the most important illustrators of his time: 13 tipped-in color plates including a frontispiece and numerous b&w vignettes and illustrations. OVERALL CONDITION: VG Published in 1912 by William Heinemann in London. First edition thus. A first Arthur Rackham edition. In its original white buckram cohered boards with top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Each plate with a captioned tissue guard. Plates are tipped onto a thick brown card stock. Quarto, 11 5/8" x 9 1/4". Collated and complete: xxix, [2], 223, [1] and all 13 color plates. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Arthur Rackham RWS (September 1867 - September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognized as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolor, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 color pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since - through color-separated printing - it featured the accurate reproduction of color artwork. Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the 'Golden Age' of British book illustration which roughly encompassed the years from 1890 until the end of the First World War. During that period, there was a strong market for high quality illustrated books which typically were given as Christmas gifts. CONDITION: VERY GOOD The spine is square, firm hinges and joints, tight pages, sharp corners. Dust soiling to boards. Sun-darkened spine. Small nick to foot of spine. Foxing to fore-edge of text block and boards. A few spots on top of boards. Light rubbing to extremities. Pages are generally clean, bright and white with the occasional odd spot. Endpapers with foxing and toning. The usual offsetting from the brown card stock used to mount plates. No writing or ex libris marks. Plates in excellent condition.

Arthur Rackham (illustrator). TITLE: Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen, George G. Harrap & Co., 1936._____DESCRIPTION: Limited edition, No. 231 of 460 copies. Large paper copy. Quarto (4t0.) 10 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches (266 x 198 mm), 255 pages. Rebound in modern full vellum, preserving the original gilt-stamped portions of the original binding from the front board and spine, which are then inlaid in place (see photos). Original brown pictorial endpapers preserved. Twelve color plates (including frontispiece) by Arthur Rackham protected with letterpress captioned tissue guards. Introduction by R. Farquharson, the translator, who chose to employ unrhymed verse to keep as close to the original meaning of the play. Signed by Rackham in the colophon. Housed in a custom-built clamshell case with leather ties (2 of 4 ties missing). Book protected with a clear archival Grafix Dura Lar dust wrapper._____CONDITION: Vellum binding is clean (rebound). Covers are slightly bowed (concave) with the front cover edge moving approximately 1/2 inch away from the text block (see photo) due to shrinking of the original vellum with age. As a result, the clamshell box does not close completely. The interior text pages, illustrations and captioned tissue guards are in fine condition without foxing or toning. No marking, ex-libris, etc._____DISCUSSION: This is a classic from the Golden Age of Illustration and one of Arthur Rackham's final works before dying of cancer in 1939. Rackham had a gift for portraying fantastical creatures, making this one of his most successful illustrated books._____NOTE: Estimated international shipping cost WITHOUT tracking to the United Kingdom and Europe is $75 U.S. dollars. If tracking is requested, this must be sent with International Priority EXPRESS Mail and will cost an additional $20. Please see my comments regarding USPS international shipping and tracking in my AbeBooks storefront.

Arthur Rackham (illustrator). This deluxe edition of Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is a notable adaptation of Shakespearean drama for younger audiences. The stories maintain much of Shakespeare's original language while simplifying narrative arcs from classics such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and The Tempest. Produced at the height of the "Golden Age" of British book illustration, this edition features thirteen color plates by the renowned artist Arthur Rackham, one of which ("Puck") was not included in the trade edition of this same work. Published by Dent in London and Dutton in New York, this Large Paper version is numbered 542 of 750 and signed by Rackham himself. Quarto (4to), single volume. Good condition; cream cloth binding is moderately soiled from handling with only one red ribbon tie still attached, hinges that are fragile but still intact, illustrated endpapers somewhat discolored, but pages are clean and free of foxing, browning confined to the very edges of some pages, and all illustrations present and well-preserved. Collation: xii, 304 pp. Illustrations: 13 full-page color engravings by Arthur Rackham including frontispiece and exclusive "Puck" plate. Edition: Limited Deluxe Edition, 542 of 750, signed by Rackham, 1909. #31145. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Arthur Rackham (illustrator). TITLE: The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby (pseudonym of Richard Harris Barham), J. M. Dent & Co., 1907, 549 pages._____DESCRIPTION: No. 104 of 560 copies (large paper edition) in a signed limited edition. Quarto (4to) 11 1/4H x 9W inches. Fine binding: bound in 3/4 deep blue morocco by the fine English binder Bayntun of Bath. Spine has raised bands and bright gilt title and illustrator letters, with gilt emblems from the legends in the spine panels and gilt lines flanking the raised bands. Fine aqua blue cloth over boards. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated with 24 full page color plates by Arthur Rackham tipped-in on dark green paper with captioned tissue guards and numerous black & white text drawings. Protected with a clear archival Grafix Dura Lar dust wrapper. Housed in a fine, dark blue cloth slipcase with only a hint of wear at the corners._____CONDITION: Binding in fine condition, interior text pages in NF condition. No writings or ex-libris. Text block firm and square, all hinges intact. A few very tiny faint spots on the preliminary pages. Final page 549 with faint foxing. Internal pages with faint, even toning around the periphery, normal for the book's age and paper used. All Rackham illustrations and captioned tissue guard in fine condition. Overall, a fine copy with trivial defects. Dark blue slipcase with tiny bumps at two corners, other corners and all seams intact._____DISCUSSION: The Ingoldsby Legends by the English cleric Richard Harris Barham are 19th century classics, a combination of legends, myths and whimsical poems. This volume contains some of Arthur Rackham's finest work with illustrations that are compatible and sympathetic. Rackham states that the frontispiece and plate facing page 508 were "specially drawn" for this deluxe edition. This edition is a charter member of the Golden Age of Illustration in the first quarter of the twentieth century. Overall, a beautiful copy of a beautiful book._____NOTE: Estimated international shipping cost WITHOUT tracking to the United Kingdom and Europe is $90 U.S. dollars. If tracking is requested this must be sent with International Priority EXPRESS Mail and will cost an additional $20. Please see my comments regarding USPS international shipping and tracking in your AbeBooks storefront.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). (1920). First Rackham trade edition. Thin quarto quarter salmon cloth and color pictorial paper-covered boards. Illustrated throughout with delicate silhouettes by Rackham. This copy INSCRIBED BY RACKHAM TO HIS SISTER-IN-LAW AND WITH A SMALL ORIGINAL DRAWING. Boards rubbed at edges and front inner hinge a bit weak, but overall a very good copy. Preserved in a custom half Morocco folding case. A nice copy with an important familial connection. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Limited Edition. Signed, limited edition, number 20 of 750 copies signed by the artist. xv+291pp. White buckram boards with gilt titles and publisher's device to top board; gilt titles to spine. Original red ribbons, slightly frayed, lower ribbons partially detached. Top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Large paper edition, with colour frontispiece, 12 additional colour plates and numerous b/w in text illustrations by Rackham. Occasional spot of foxing and thumbing, very slight insect damage to the rear endpapers. A few spots to the top board, pink stain to lower board. A very good copy indeed. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. One of just 520 copies signed by the illustrator, plain illustrations and 16 tipped-in colour plates by Arthur Rackham, captioned tissue-guards, publisher's vellum-backed boards, decorated in gilt with gilt titling and decoration to spine. Internally clean, tightly bound. Velum spine, clean and bright, scrape to top front board near spine and light rubbing to rear board near edge. Signed by Illustrator(s).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Rackham signed limited edition (1299/1450). In the original binding with cracked hinges (paper, webbing intact) loss at the head and tow of the spine, back strip intact but shows small tears. Text block and illustrations tight and intact. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal. Signed by Illustrator.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Deluxe Signed Limited Edition of 460 copies, this copy No.266. 4to, pp286 complete with 8 colour plates and numerous b/w illustrations throughout by Arthur Rackham. Signed by Rackham to limitation page. Hardcover issued without dust jacket. Full Vellum binding with gilt titles to spine and front board along with gilt imp to spine in excellent near fine condition with a few small marks to back board. Inside all pages and plates with top edge gilt, near fine. A superb copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Arthur Rackham on the limitation page. The book is bound in the publisher's vellum and is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning, and the boards are crisp with light wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed deluxe edition, limited to 1000 copies, this is number 646, signed by Rackham. Published by William Heinemann in 1909. Beautiful tan leather binding with gilt decorations to the edges and spine, top edge gilt, rest of page edges untrimmed, striking marbled endpapers, 15 colour tipped in plates with titled tissue guards, plus a number of black and white illustrations. viii+136pp, 30x24cm. Beautifully bound with smooth, clean leather, bright gilt, securely bound. Pages generally bright, with occasional spotting, most noticeably to some of the tissue guards and the title page. An occasional minor mark, and some dust soiling from the top edge. The tipped in plates are mounted on thick brown paper, each page following this has some offset tanning. The original velum front cover plus spine are bound in at the back, and have tanned the opposing page. Good or very good condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Rackham deluxe edition, signed by Arthur Rackham, limited to 560 copies, 500 being for the English edition, this is number 402, published by J M Dent in 1907. Vellum covers with gilt decoration to the front and spine, top edge gilt, rest untrimmed, pictorial endpapers, colour frontis plus a further 23 colour tipped in plates with titled tissue guards, 12 tinted plates, many more black and white illustrations throughout. xix+549 pages, 29x23cm. Original vellum covers are clean and bright, the binding is square and secure, missing silk ties, very slightly splayed at the edges. Pages age toned, a few small spots to the prelims, a very rare minor mark, but generally smart, clean, and tidy. A lovely book in very good + condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed limited deluxe American edition. 250 copies printed for the English edition, 125 for the American edition, this is number 79 of the American edition, published by David Mckay, undated, c1928. A beautiful brown leather binding with gilt decoration to the front, spine lettered in gilt, edges ruled in gilt, plus gilt decoration to the turn ins, with Zaehnsdorf binders stamp. Top edge gilt, rest of page edges untrimmed, pictorial endpapers, 8 colour tipped in plates with titled guards, other than the frontis which is not guarded. Many more black and white illustrations. 26.5x21cm, 102 numbered pages. Securely bound, tidy covers with minimal wear, pages a little wavy and a little tanned to the edges, with a rare mark or spot, but generally pleasing. Very good condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. Limited signed edition, limited to 1130 copies, this is number 648, signed by Rackham. Published by William Heinemann in 1913. Green leather covers with gilt decorations to the edges and spine, top edge gilt, rest of page edges untrimmed, 13 colour tipped in plates with titled tissue guards, black and white illustrations throughout, xi+160pp, 29x24cm. Beautiful, secure binding, clean, smart covers, a tiny scuff to the top edge, the first and last printed page are tanned, pages otherwise generally bright, with spotting creeping in from the top edge, plus an occasional minor mark or small crease, also the black and white illustrations have offset a little to the opposing page. Very good condition. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed Limited Deluxe edition, limited to 525 copies, this is number 479, signed by the illustrator. Published by William Heinemann, undated, c1916. 25x20cm xxii +122pp. A beautiful leather binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf. Blue leather with gilt decorations to the front, gilt lettering to the spine, the edges plus turn ins with gilt lines, plus top edge gilt, rest of page edges untrimmed. The book has a clear protective wrapper which appears to have been on the book for many years, and as a result the covers are immaculate. Beautifully marbled endpapers, three blank blue pages, followed by the half title, which has the signed limited page to the verso. 12 Tipped in colour plates with captioned guards. The Sleeping beauty plate has a tiny bit of loss to one corner. Many black and white illustrations, pages generally bright, with an occasional minor mark. Very good + condition. A fantastic book. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). Limited Edition. Small 4to. 102 pages. Limited edition of 250 copies (of which this is number 9) signed by the illustrator, Arthur Rackham. Cream vellum boards with gilt titles on front and spine. Text block with gilt top edge; other edges uncut. Pictorial endpapers. Eight tipped in colour plates; black and white drawings in the text. Boards moderately soiled and with dark streak on front. Light foxing affecting a few pages. Binding firm. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition (Thus). Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - A beautiful printing, in very good condition Numbered #261/625 copies of the Edition de Luxe. 4to. Publisher's deluxe quarter vellum over Japanese vellum-covered boards, stamped in gilt; top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Minimal wear to boards, with light bumping to corners and spine. Signed by Rackham. HC Drayton Bookplate, this is a fine Ex Libris book plate illustration by British artist Stanley Anderson. This engraving of fishing equipment, pencil signed by Anderson and with a stag circular blindstamp in the lower right corner of the border. The image measures 4 1/4X3 1/4 inches (fetches £375 on it's own). Alfred Charles Stanley Anderson CBE RA (11 May 1884 - 4 March 1966) was a British engraver, etcher and watercolour painter. Anderson was principally known for the series of highly detailed engravings of traditional British crafts that he completed over a twenty-year period beginning in 1933. Please see photos as part of condition report 1920 1st Edition (Thus) , With Provenance THE SLEEPING BEAUTY By C.S. Evans Former chairman and managing director of publisher William Heinemann Limited (1883-1944) Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 - 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since - through colour-separated printing - it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9+1?2 × 12 241 × 305),Pages Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: William Heinemann & J.B. Lippincott Co, London Synopsis: The earliest known version of The Sleeping Beauty is found in the narrative Perceforest, composed between 1330 and 1344. The tale was first published in 1634 by Giambattista Basile in his collection of tales titled The Pentamerone. Basile's version was later adapted and published by Charles Perrault in his Histoires ou Contes du Temps Passé in 1697. Perrault (1628 1703) was among the first writers to bring magical children s stories into the literary mainstream, proving to his original seventeenth century readers that such works were important and enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking. The version that was later collected and printed in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm was an orally transmitted version of the literary tale published by Perrault. In 1919, C.S. Evans adapted and expanded the beloved and cherished stories of Cinderella and then The Sleeping Beauty in order to give his brilliant illustrator, Arthur Rackham, maximum opportunity to exercise his gifts. The product of their collaboration are two of the most wonderful editions produced of these, or any other, fairy tales. In these 1919 and 1920 printings, Rackham mastered his black and white silhouette style. "Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty differed from Rackham s preceding books in relying almost wholly on silhouette for their effect. It is immediately clear from the collection of images that Rackham is a master of the medium, being able to evoke character and humor by profile and gesture alone and allowing the two-dimensional effect of his pen work to lead the reader through the book and keep the story going." (James Hamilton. Arthur Rackham: A Biography, p. 188) Thoroughly illustrated with numerous illustrations and in-text silhouettes, this book is a testament to Rackham s illustrating prowess. Rackham s fanciful imagination gave his illustration. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. RACKHAM, Arthur (illustrator). Pp.xix,549; interleaved with plates, some tipped in, illustrations in text. Original full vellum with gilt decorations, minor darkening of spine, occasional spots of foxing. A very good copy of this large paper edition of 560 numbered copies. Signed by Arthur Rackham. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition. A fabulous book illustrated by Arthur Rackham with an introduction by G K Chesterton, with 13 colour plates with tissue guards & 53 B&W plates Bound in white buckrum with a couple of small marks spine is lightly browned gilt titles and decorations to it and front board, front fly leaf is creased and foxed. this is limited to 1000 copies all signed by Rackham , this is number 661 signed in ink dated 1912. Inked out owner name on fep. Gilt top edge rough cut fore edges. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition (Thus). Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Full vellum, top edges gilt, twleve colour prints with tissue guards. Some foxing in prelims, vellum boards slighly soiled. Pages clean and no markings/marginalia found Please see photos as part of condition report 1931 1st Edition (Thus) , Vellum THE COMPLEAT ANGLER By Izaak Walton Izaak Walton (baptised 21 September 1593 - 15 December 1683) was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies including one of his friend John Donne. They have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives. Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 - 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since - through colour-separated printing - it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Format: Hardcover, Super octavo (8vo 7 × 11 178 × 279),Pages 224 Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: Harrap & Co, London Synopsis: The Compleat Angler (the spelling is sometimes modernised to The Complete Angler, though this spelling also occurs in first editions) is a book by Izaak Walton. It was first published in 1653 by Richard Marriot in London. Walton continued to add to it for a quarter of a century. It is a celebration of the art and spirit of fishing in prose and verse. First published in 1653, Walton's work stands alone as the quintessential work of fishing prose. Combined with Arthur Rackham's exceptional illustrations, The Compleat Angler becomes a visual joy and an ideal gift for aficionados. Produced at a time of ill health for both Rackham and his artist wife Edyth, the book was one of several designed to help reignite interest in his work and generate income for the couple. Its release coincided with several exhibitions of his illustrations in New York. SKU: BTETM0002035 Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition (Thus). Please email for Photographs or further information. Good - Binding whilst holding firm is weak. FEP browned. All plates complete. Text block strong and pages clean. No previous owner inscriptions. Please see photos as part of condition report 1917 1st Edition (Thus) , LITTLE BROTHER AND LITTLE SISTER AND OTHER TALES By Brothers Grimm The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859), were a brother duo of German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella" ("Aschenputtel"), "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig"), "Hansel and Gretel" ("Hänsel und Gretel"), "Little Red Riding Hood" ("Rotkäppchen"), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" ("Rumpelstilzchen"), "Sleeping Beauty" ("Dornröschen"), and "Snow White" ("Schneewittchen"). Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), began publication in 1812. Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 - 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since - through colour-separated printing - it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9+1?2 × 12 241 × 305),Pages 251 Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: Constable and Co, London Synopsis: 12 Colour Illustrations 40 stories including: Little Brother and Little Sister, Snow-White and Rose Red, Sweet Porridge, Thumbling's Travels, The Skilful Hunter, The True Sweetheart, The Twelve Brothers, The Three Spinners, The Star-Money, The Old Woman in the Wood, Bearskin, One-Eye Two-Eyes and Three-Eyes, The Wishing-Table the Gold Ass and the Cudgel in the Knapsack, The Wonderful Musician, The Cunning Little Tailor, The Gnomes, Hans the Hedgehog, The Nose Tree, The Three Feathers, The Goose-girl at the Well, The Little People's Presents, The Three Little Men in the Wood, The Spirit in the Bottle, The Three Army Surgeons, The Hare and the Hedgehog, The Griffin, The Spindle The Shuttle and the Needle, Maid Maleen, The Young Giant, The Three Sons of Fortune, The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat, How Six Men Got on in the World, The Two Travellers, The Hut in the Forest, The Peasant's Wise Daughter, The Two Brothers, The Nix of the Mill-Pond, The Fox and the Geese, The Iron Stove. SKU: BTETM0002067 Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition (Thus). Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Fine in own presentation box, presentation box has some sun bleaching Please see photos as part of condition report 1922 1st Edition (Thus) , A WONDER BOOK By Nathanial Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804 - May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, from a family long associated with that town. Illustrated By: Arthur Rackham Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 - 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator. Rackham's 51 colour pieces for the early American tale Rip Van Winkle became a turning point in the production of books since - through colour-separated printing - it featured the accurate reproduction of colour artwork. His best-known works also include the illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Format: Hardcover, Super octavo (8vo 7 × 11 178 × 279),Pages 207 Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: Hodder & Stoughton, London Synopsis: Hawthorne's retelling of Greek myths. The stories in A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys are all stories within a story. The frame story is that Eunice Bright, a Williams College student, is telling these tales to a group of children at Tanglewood, an area in Lenox, Massachusetts, where Hawthorne lived for a time. All the tales are modified versions of ancient Greek myths: "The Gorgon's Head" - recounts the story of Perseus killing Medusa at the request of the king of the island, Polydectes. "The Golden Touch" - recounts the story of King Midas and his "Golden Touch" "The Paradise of Children" - recounts the story of Pandora opening the box filled with all of mankind's Troubles "The Three Golden Apples" - recounts the story of Heracles procuring the Three Golden Apples from the Hesperides' orchard, with the help of Atlas "The Miraculous Pitcher" - recounts the story of Baucis and Philemon providing food and shelter to two strangers who were Zeus and "Quicksilver" (Hermes) in disguise. Baucis and Philemon were rewarded by the gods for their kindness; they were promised never to live apart from one another "The Chimæra" - recounts the story of Bellerophon taming Pegasus and killing the Chimæra. SKU: BTETM0001640 Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 3Kg. Signed by Illustrator(s).