Arthur Rackham - ÆSOP'S FABLES - 1912-1912
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Ancient Book - Aesop's Fables (1912) – Illustrated by Arthur Rackham – Original Edition.
Splendid period copy of a monumental work of literature and illustration. Discover the famous fables of Aesop through the eyes of Arthur Rackham, the leading figure of the Golden Age of British illustration. Published in 1912 in London by the prestigious publisher William Heinemann, this rare volume is a prized piece for any collector of antiquarian books or art enthusiasts.
Author: Aesop (Modern and fluent English translation by V.S. Vernon Jones). Prestige preface: Contains 13 magnificent color hors-texte plates protected by original tissue guards, as well as a very numerous collection of illustrations, initials and black-and-white silhouettes integrated into the text. Binding: Original green cloth binding, richly adorned with animal motifs and gilt titles on the front board and spine.
Wear marks visible, foxing, visible on the pages.
Fast and very careful shipping.
Ancient Book - Aesop's Fables (1912) – Illustrated by Arthur Rackham – Original Edition.
Splendid period copy of a monumental work of literature and illustration. Discover the famous fables of Aesop through the eyes of Arthur Rackham, the leading figure of the Golden Age of British illustration. Published in 1912 in London by the prestigious publisher William Heinemann, this rare volume is a prized piece for any collector of antiquarian books or art enthusiasts.
Author: Aesop (Modern and fluent English translation by V.S. Vernon Jones). Prestige preface: Contains 13 magnificent color hors-texte plates protected by original tissue guards, as well as a very numerous collection of illustrations, initials and black-and-white silhouettes integrated into the text. Binding: Original green cloth binding, richly adorned with animal motifs and gilt titles on the front board and spine.
Wear marks visible, foxing, visible on the pages.
Fast and very careful shipping.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
ÆSOP'S FABLES
Author/ Illustrator
Arthur Rackham
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1912
Publication year youngest item
1912
Height
16 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
4 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
William Heinemann
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
224
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