
1933 Rare First US Edition - Goblin Market illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Author: Christina Rossetti, illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Title: Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti, illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Publisher: Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Co, no date (circa 1933). First US Edition illustrated by Rackham.
Language: Text in English.
Size : 9 " X 6 ".
Pages: 42 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine illustrated hardcover binding (hinges fine - as shown).
Dustjacket: Very good dust jacket (few small tears and chips - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, clean and tight - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 4 wonderful color plates and numerous beautiful figurative vignettes by Arthur Rackham.
Estimate: (USD 350 - USD 400)
The book: This highly collectible First US Edition illustrated by Rackham of Christina Rossetti’s iconic narrative poem, Goblin Market, is masterfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham, one of the greatest illustrators of the Golden Age. Originally written in 1862, Rossetti’s tale of sisterly devotion and peril among the goblin merchants of enchanted fruit is celebrated for its rich symbolism, sensual imagery, and fairy-tale atmosphere. This Lippincott edition, featuring Rackham’s haunting, dreamlike illustrations, is a sought-after volume for both lovers of fine illustrated books and Victorian poetry.
The author: Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was a leading English poet, renowned for her lyrical mastery, religious devotion, and explorations of themes such as temptation, sacrifice, and redemption. A central figure in the Pre-Raphaelite circle, she gained enduring fame with Goblin Market, a work that continues to intrigue readers and scholars for its layered meanings and exquisite verse.
The illustrator: Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was one of the most celebrated British illustrators of his time, known for his distinctive pen-and-ink drawings and ethereal watercolor washes. His work graces numerous classics of children’s and fantasy literature, including Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In Goblin Market, Rackham’s intricate, moody art perfectly complements Rossetti’s darkly enchanting world.