1973 Rare Book bound by Bayntun - The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, Old Favourites with New Illustrations.

 

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Author: Perrault, Charles & Andersen, Hans Christian & et al. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Title: The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book: A Book of Old Favourites with New Illustrations.
Publisher: London, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1973.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 5.5".
Pages: 286 pages,
Binding: Attractive and near fine luxurious full navy blue morocco leather binding by Bayntun (Bath, Eng.), with an elegant gilt border on the cover and spine adorned with gilt-stamped floral and witch motifs (hinges fine, slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown). 
Illustrations: Complete and beautifully illustrated with numerous black-and-white and color plates by Arthur Rackham, capturing the enchanting and whimsical spirit of classic fairy tales.

Estimate: (USD 600 - USD 700)

The book: This collection includes beloved fairy tales such as "Hop-o'-my-Thumb," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Ugly Duckling," "Blue Beard," and many more, each reimagined through the captivating illustrations of Arthur Rackham. This book, beautifully bound by the Bayntun bindery, represents Rackham’s tribute to fairy tales, blending the nostalgic with his characteristic, magical style.

The illustrator: Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was a renowned English book illustrator known for his distinctive style that combines precision with a dreamlike quality, often rendering mythical and fantastical subjects with a dark, haunting beauty. His work in The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book remains a beloved example of his contribution to children's literature and the fairy tale genre.