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1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

1912 Rare First Signed Edition #1004 - Æsop Fables Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

$900 USD - $900 USD
$900 USD
$900 USD - $900 USD
$900 USD

Author: Æsop. Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones. Introduction by G. K. Chesterton. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Title: Æsop’s Fables.
Publisher: London, William Heinemann; New York, Doubleday, Page & Co., 1912. First edition, limited issue. #1004 of 1450 copies signed by Arthur Rackham.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 11.5 x 9 inches.
Pages: xxix, 223 pages.
Binding: Very good original publisher’s white/cream cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gilt on the upper cover and spine, featuring the Rackham-designed title vignette (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, light age-toning and gentle surface soiling consistent with the period - as shown, spine lightly darkened and faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A very attractive example of this scarce binding.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing, toning and staining - as shown). No loose or damaged leaves.
Illustrations: Complete with thirteen full-page color plates by Arthur Rackham, each mounted on brown paper mounts, as issued, and numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations and decorative borders throughout. The plates are rich and well-preserved, retaining Rackham’s characteristic delicacy of line and subdued color palette. All illustrations present.

Estimate: (USD 1,250 — 2,500).

The book: Æsop’s Fables stands among the most celebrated illustrated books of the early twentieth century, and this 1912 Rackham edition is universally regarded as one of the artist’s finest achievements. Vernon Jones’s elegant translation, paired with G. K. Chesterton’s thoughtful introduction, provides a literary framework perfectly suited to Rackham’s imaginative and often darkly humorous interpretations. The large format allows the illustrations to breathe, making this edition a cornerstone of any serious Rackham or Golden Age illustration collection.

The author: Æsop, the semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece, remains one of the most enduring moral storytellers in Western literature. His concise animal tales—rich in irony, wisdom, and social observation—have been retold for over two millennia, influencing writers, educators, and illustrators across cultures and generations.

The illustrator: Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was one of the defining illustrators of the Golden Age of British book illustration. Renowned for his expressive line work, imaginative compositions, and subtle use of color, Rackham brought a distinctive psychological depth to traditional stories. His illustrations for Æsop’s Fables are among his most sophisticated, blending humor, menace, and humanity in a way that has secured this volume’s lasting reputation as a masterpiece of illustrated book art.