1933 Fairy Book 1st ed ARTHUR RACKHAM Cinderella Sleeping Beauty Red Riding-Hood

1933 Fairy Book 1^st ed ARTHUR RACKHAM Cinderella Sleeping Beauty Red Riding-Hood

“The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book” offers readers a mesmerizing collection of twenty-three timeless fairy tales, ranging from the enchanting narratives suitable for younger children, like “Hop O’ My Thumb” and “Henny-Penny,” to age-old classics relished by older readers, such as “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty.” This treasury features cherished stories from various cultures, encompassing English legends like “Jack and the Beanstalk,” tales from the Arabian Nights like “Ali Baba,” and iconic pieces by Hans Christian Andersen such as “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “The Ugly Duckling.” Every tale is further brought to life with the exquisite illustrations of Arthur Rackham, a pivotal figure from the Golden Age of British book illustration, known for his unique combination of intricate pen and ink drawings with delicate watercolors.

Item number: #41305

Price: $499

RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. A Book of Old Favourites with New Illustrations.

Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., [1933]. First US Edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [6], 7-287, [1]
  • 8 color plates
  • 55 illustrations
• Edition Note(s): First US Edition.
  • No mention of publication or copyright date.
• Reference(s): Latimore/Haskell, pg. 70
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover, tight and secure
  • red decorative cloth
• Size: ~ 9in X 6.5in (23cm x 16.5cm)

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