1903 Scarce Book - The Grey Rabbit written and illustrated by May Galdwin.
(Description)
Author: May Gladwin, author and illustrator.
Title: The Grey Rabbit.
Publisher: London, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co., 3 Paternoster Buildings, 1903. First Edition.
Language: Text in English
Size: Oblong 8" X 6".
Pages: 32 pages
Binding: Very good original hardcover boards binding with picture onlay on front and rear boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing and toning - as shown, gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated throughout with large, full-page color illustrations, each page includes charming text accompanied by Gladwin’s playful and imaginative artwork. The illustrations are beautifully printed, with delightful depictions of Jo-Jo, Santa Claus, and the grey rabbit embarking on their adventures. The art style is simple yet expressive, using bold colors that would appeal to children and collectors of vintage illustrated books alike.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: The Grey Rabbit stands out as an early example of beautifully illustrated children's literature from the Edwardian era. Written and illustrated by May Gladwin, this work combines narrative charm with eye-catching artwork, making it an excellent collectible for fans of vintage children's books or early 20th-century illustrators. The story’s fantastical elements, including talking animals, magical sleigh rides, and encounters with fairy-tale creatures, would have captured the imagination of young readers of the time and continue to do so today. Gladwin’s artistic style, with its bold colors and simple lines, reflects the illustrative trends of the period and gives the book a unique visual appeal.
The author: May Gladwin was an illustrator and children's author active in the early 20th century. Though little is known about her personal life, her work on The Grey Rabbit remains a testament to her talent in capturing the wonder and innocence of childhood through both her writing and illustration. This book showcases her ability to blend fantasy with the everyday world of a child, inviting readers into a magical world through both story and picture.