{"product_id":"1878-rare-first-edition-bound-by-sangorski-under-the-window-by-kate-greenaway","title":"1878 Rare First Edition bound by Sangorski - Under the Window by Kate Greenaway","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA highly desirable first edition of Kate Greenaway’s iconic Under the Window, presented here in a fine Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe binding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Greenaway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under the Window. Pictures \u0026amp; Rhymes for Children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, no date (1878). First Edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\" X 7.5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exquisite and fine full red morocco binding, finely bound and signed by Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe, featuring a charming multi-colored morocco onlay of a young girl seated on a fence, with elaborate gilt decoration and titled spine. All edges gilt. Protected in a removable mylar cover.  Presented in a near-fine slipcase (lightly scuffed as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-preserved and highly collectible copy. Internally bright, tight, and clean, with only light foxing, as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated with full-page and in-text colour illustrations by Kate Greenaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarce in such a refined Sangorski binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published in 1878, \u003cem\u003eUnder the Window\u003c\/em\u003e marked the beginning of Kate Greenaway’s remarkable career and was an immediate success, reportedly selling tens of thousands of copies upon release. Its delicate illustrations and gentle depictions of childhood quickly captured the imagination of Victorian readers and remain emblematic of the Golden Age of Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies in fine bindings by Sangorski \u0026amp; Sutcliffe are particularly sought after by collectors, combining Greenaway’s artistic legacy with the craftsmanship of one of England’s most prestigious binderies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Greenaway (1846–1901) was one of the most influential illustrators of the Victorian era. Her distinctive style, inspired by 18th-century costume and idyllic childhood scenes, became widely imitated and remains highly collectible today. Her work helped define the visual identity of children’s books during the Golden Age of Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mflibra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48728991826169,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20240607Greenaway-000.jpg?v=1717782261","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1878-rare-first-edition-bound-by-sangorski-under-the-window-by-kate-greenaway","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}