Rip Van Winkle
RACKHAM Arthur IRVING Washington
Publication Date: 1905
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Hardcover
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(RACKHAM, Arthur) IRVING, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. London: William Heinemann, 1905. Quarto, original full pictorial vellum gilt, renewed ribbon ties, top edge gilt, uncut. Housed in a custom slipcase. $7000.Deluxe signed limited first edition, with 51 full-color mounted plates by Rackham, number 137 of only 250 copies signed by Rackham, one of the smallest limitations for a Rackham title and "the first book illustrated wholly by Rackham to be issued in a limited edition" (Riall). One of the most scarce and desirable Rackham titles."Rip Van Winkle of 1905 was a turning point in Rackham's career because of its 51 color plates. Known previously as a black-and-white artist, Rackham with this book achieved preeminence as an illustrator working in the three-color processÉ Rackham's Rip Van Winkle is among the most thoroughly illustrated of English booksÉ His 50 illustrations, which are grouped at the end, come at a rate of one to every two or three sentencesÉ presenting Rip's story in the most ingenious and engaging detail" (Ray, 203-04). Ray 328. Latimore & Haskell, 26. Riall, 69. Bookplate; letters from a Rackham collector to a book dealer laid in.Expert repairs to text block, a beautiful copy in near-fine condition. Seller Inventory # 124142
Bibliographic Details
Title: Rip Van Winkle
Publication Date: 1905
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Signed
Edition: First Edition.