{"product_id":"1888-rare-first-edition-jack-the-giant-killer-illustrated-by-richard-doyle","title":"1888 Rare First Edition - Jack The Giant Killer illustrated by Richard Doyle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Doyle. Illustrated by Richard Doyle.\u003cbr data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack the Giant Killer.\u003cbr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1888. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" X 8.5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"240\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to very good original red illustrated cloth binding (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, small hitch to the spine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good to near fine content (bright, tight, and clean; fresh colours; no significant foxing observed - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated throughout with Richard Doyle’s delightful and highly detailed colour illustrations and decorative borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 400 – USD 700).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive and rare first edition of this wonderful facsimile reproduction of an original manuscript with calligraphic text and colored illustrations and wood-engraved decorative borders to every page. The original manuscript was created by Richard Doyle in 1842, at the age of 18. After his death in 1883, it was sold at Christie, Manson \u0026amp; Wood, \"when, being amongst the most beautiful and highly-finished of his productions, it naturally realized a long price, and the purchaser lent it to the Publishers for reproduction\". Eyre and Spottiswoode did a fine job and it is a work of great delight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Doyle (1824–1883) was one of the most beloved Victorian illustrators, renowned for his fanciful style and his long association with Punch magazine. A master of fairy imagery and ornamental design, Doyle created some of the most memorable visual interpretations of classic children’s tales, influencing generations of book illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47419116257529,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20240214jackred_01.jpg?v=1771101123","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1888-rare-first-edition-jack-the-giant-killer-illustrated-by-richard-doyle","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}