Arthur Rackham, Henrik Ibsen

An Arthur Rackham signed and illustrated limited edition of Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen.

• Henrik Ibsen (Norwegian).
• Illustrated by Arthur Rackham (English).
• London: Harrap, (1936). 
• 256 pages.
• Illustrated by Rackham with 12 color plates, plus numerous fanciful black-and-white images.
• Signed by Rackham on the limitation page.
• Bound in the original full gilt-stamped vellum, top edge gilt, other edges uncut, pictorial endpapers.

Signed limited edition, one of only 460 copies signed by Rackham, of this popular play based on a Norwegian fairy tale — accompanied by the original drawing that appears on page 78 of the text.

Rackham had a special talent for creating fantastical creatures like fairies and goblins, making Peer Gynt an excellent choice for his interpretations. Laid into this copy is a gorgeous original pen-and-ink drawing featuring a bevy of weird and wonderful goblins in motion. The drawing is actually larger than the printed version. Already a scarce Rackham deluxe edition, it is especially desirable with the drawing.