Rackham, Arthur | Four classic works of literature, deluxe limited editions

From the Library of an American Filmmaker

Rackham, Arthur [illustrator]

Four deluxe limited editions, by one of the leaders of the Golden Age of British book illustration

Lot includes: The Fairy Tales of the Brother's Grimm. London: Constable & Company Ltd, 1909. Large 4to. Deluxe limited edition, no. 277 of 750 copies signed by Rackham, color frontispiece and 39 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, top edge gilt. Red morocco, blocked in gilt, spine gilt; upper cover fully detached, joint at rear cover weakened, repairs to joints, bumped at edges. Clamshell box. — The Tempest. London: William Heinemann Ltd, [1926]. Large 4to. Deluxe limited edition, no. 266 of 520 copies signed by Rackham, color frontispiece and 20 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, top edge gilt. Brown morocco, blocked in gilt, spine gilt; some wear at edges. Clamshell box. — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. London: William Heinemann, [1907]. Large 4to. Deluxe limited edition, no. 142 of 1100 copies, color frontispiece and 12 mounted color illustrations, all edges gilt. Green morocco, blocked in gilt, spine gilt. Clamshell box; wear to joints. — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. London: William Heinemann, [1907]. Large 4to. Deluxe limited edition, no. 392 of 1100 copies, color frontispiece and 12 mounted color illustrations, uncut; fly leaf toned with some transfer. White cloth, blocked in gilt, spine gilt. Slipcase.

(Sold as group—not subject to return.) 

A fine collection of deluxe limited editions, two signed by Arthur Rackham.

In the Edwardian period, these deluxe limited editions were favorite Christmas gifts due to their impressive size and the quality of the bindings and illustrations.