1952 Rare Book bound by Bayntun - Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
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Author: Jonathan Swift. Arthur Rackham, illustrator.
Title: Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World | Including the Voyages to Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan.
Publisher: London, J.M. Dent, & Sons, Ltd, 1952.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 " X 5.5 ".
Pages: xiii-210 pages.
Binding: Good to very good full morocco leather binding bound by Bayntun-Riviere in full reddish-pink leather, the spine beautifully lettered in gilt, hand-marbled endpapers (hinges scuffed but still tight - as shown, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 8 full-page color illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
The book: A Nice 1952 Edition of "Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World" by Jonathan Swift, published by J.M. Dent, & Sons, Ltd, London. This edition is beautifully enhanced by the eight full-page color illustrations by Arthur Rackham, making it a highly collectible piece. The book is bound in full morocco leather by Bayntun-Riviere, one of the most respected binderies, with hand-marbled endpapers and gilt lettering on the spine, adding to its elegance and value.
"Gulliver's Travels" is a classic satirical novel that recounts the story of Lemuel Gulliver and his fantastical voyages to various fictional lands. Swift's work is renowned for its critique of human nature, society, and the travel narrative genre itself."
The author: Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric, best known for his works such as "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal." Swift's writing is celebrated for its wit, satire, and biting social commentary.
The illustrator: Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was a renowned English book illustrator known for his unique style and contribution to the Golden Age of illustration. His artwork for "Gulliver's Travels" likely captures the fantastical elements of the story, adding a visual richness and depth that complements Swift's narrative.