1911 Rare Book - At the Back of the North Wind Illustrated by Frank C. Pape.
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Author: George MacDonald.
Title: At the Back of the North Wind. With twelve full-page illustrations in color and seventy-six text illustrations in black-and-white.
Publisher: London, Glasgow, and Bombay, Blackie & Son Limited, no date (circa 1911).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 " X 6 ".
Pages: vi-391 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated full cloth-covered boards with pictorial pastedown on front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. This beautiful Art Nouveau binding is typical of Blackie in this period, complete with stylized Glasgow roses.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, toning of endpapers - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with 12 full-page color illustrations by Frank C Pape and seventy-six black and white drawings. This edition is the first thus with Pape's color plates keeping Arthur Hughe's illustrations in the text.
Estimate : (USD 300 - USD 350).
The book: "At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald is a classic of children's literature, first published in 1871 and revered for its blend of fantasy and moral lessons. This circa 1911 edition is notably enhanced by the artwork of Frank C. Pape, whose illustrations beautifully capture the mystical and allegorical aspects of MacDonald's story. The novel follows the adventures of a young boy, Diamond, who interacts with the North Wind and explores themes of kindness, resilience, and spiritual inquiry.
The author: George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and a mentor to authors such as Lewis Carroll and J.R.R. Tolkien. His works have been celebrated for their creativity, depth, and philosophical insights.
The illustrator: Frank C. Pape was an English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style and his work in fantasy and fairy tale genres. His collaboration with Blackie & Son for this edition brought a fresh visual interpretation that complements MacDonald's narrative.