Description: Some British Ballads (Signed limited edition) Author: Rackham, Arthur Title: Some British Ballads (Signed limited edition) Publication: London: Constable & Co, 1919 Edition: First thus Description: Edition deluxe, number 137 of 575 numbered and signed copies by the artist. A Near Fine copy. Quarto (10 7/16 x 8 5/8 inches; 265 x 218 mm.). Sixteen full color tipped-in plates with tissue guards lettered in red, twenty-four black and white drawings. Bound ca. 1960 by Bayntun (Rivière) in full red crushed levant morocco, covers decoratively bordered in gilt with gilt corner-pieces. Spine with five raised bands, decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt in compartments, cockerel end-papers, all edges gilt. Neat ink inscription on front blank leaf. Corners very slightly bumped otherwise clean in a handsome binding.The delightful copy contains a collection of historic British poems, with sixteen charming medievalizing illustrations by Rackham. "Few of Mr Rackham's work have been more consistently impressed with charm and beauty than his illustrations in colour to Some British Ballads. In them he pictures a succession of fascinating heroines habited in quaint and picturesque costumes, amid surroundings which, though belonging to no definite place or period, are always appropriate and congruous. His heroes are hardly less charming than his heroines, and the scenes in which they are represented constitute a series of fascinating and delightful pictures ... one must feel grateful to Mr Rackham for giving us the prettiest picture book of the season" (The Connoisseur).Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) is perhaps the most acclaimed and influential illustrator of the Golden Age of Illustration. A prolific artist even from his youth, Rackham got his start as an illustrator working for the Westminster Budget Newspaper (1892). Over the next few years, he took on more and more commissions for children's books, hitting his career high in the first three decades of the twentieth century. Rackham turned his imaginative pen to every classic—from Shakespeare to Dickens to Poe.Haskell and Latimore 50. Riall 137. Near Fine Seller ID: 6381 Subject: Illustrated Books, Literature, Signed Books Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1450 USD
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Author: Rackham, Arthur
Publisher: Constable & Co
Year Printed: 1919
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
