The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. His face was wizened and wrinkled like a ripe walnut, and as he peered short sightedly at me out of his goggle spectacles i thought. He is recognized as one of the leading literary figures during the golden age of british book illustration. Rare books by arthur rackham, including first editions, signed limited editions, copies in fine bindings, and original artwork.
The great british gift book illustrator arthur rackham 18671939 writes to a mr. Arthur rackham 18671939 was the dominant figure in the illustrated giftbook market in the years leading up to the first world war. Bright gold gilt illustrations and writing on the covers and top edge of pages. Limited to 460 numbered copies signed by the artist, of which this is number 202. Arthur rackham used books, rare books and new books. Bruce rogers 1870 1957 was an american typographer and type designer, acclaimed by some as among the greatest book designers of the twentieth century. Mixing powerful writing with suitable praise, hamilton truly opens up the life of arthur rackham. Tales from shakespeare illustrated and signed by arthur rackham rackham, arthur lamb, charles and mary.
Arthur rackhams book of pictures arthur rackham, sir. His work began in the 1890s and began to flourish with the onset of improved printing methods allowing him to perfect the details, lines and silhouettes in his images. The ingoldsby legends arthur rackham signed ltd delux. Signed 19 arthur rackham book of pictures ltd ed 44 x. Spine and cover with original giltwork with 8 color plates and 60 line drawings in the text london, george d harrop and co. With 12 tipped in and mounted and signed plates reproduced from the original artwork by arthur rackham. Grimms fairy tales, rip van winkle, peter pan in kensington gardens, a midsummernights dream. Limited and signed edition of undine, illustrated by arthur rackham. Arthur rackham 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book illustrator. Sutcliffe with news of two upcoming books some british ballads and cinderella, the whereabouts of the original watercolors for his early masterpiece, peter pan of kensington. Londonborn artist arthur rackham studied drawing at evening classes. Customize your arthur rackham print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if. Arthur rackham 18671939, english illustrator, was renowned in his time, so much so that his illustrations stand alone without even the accompanying tales in such books as rackhams fairy tale illustrations in full color, selected and edited by jeff a.
Deluxe limited largepaper edition, number 520 of 750 copies signed and illustrated by. Arthur rackham rare books and first editions at bauman. This signed by arthur quillercouch, arthur rackham is available at bauman rare books. Amid the thickest darkness of world war i, a luminous beacon of the magical inside the macabre. Sneaking pencils into his bed to draw under the covers, he eventually resorted to drawing on his pillow case when paper was taken from him. James hamilton goes beyond the images to the man himself in arthur rackham. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour.
Arthur rackham paintings for sale arthur rackham art. Wind in the willows, the arthur rackham, kenneth grahame. Arthur rackham first editions adrian harrington rare books. Quarto, period style full dark green morocco gilt, raised bands, uncut. Overall, a lovely copy signed by rackham in collectors condition. Rackham, arthur 1867 1939 the arthur rackham fairy book, a book of old favourites with new illustrations limited edition 390 of 460 signed by the artist. Find signed collectible books by arthur rackham english. Book illustrations, vintage books, insights into the life of a book dealer, vintage collectables. Arthur rackham 18671939 is considered the leading illustrator of the gift book market prior to the first world war. The book is signed on the limitation page by rackham and opposite is a humorous original ink and watercolour image, an old wifes tale, signed in full by the artist and dated 1932. Haydon with four coloured plates and other illustrations by arthur rackham, a. Born in lambeth, london on september 19, 1867, arthur rackham was a prolific artist from a young age. Illustrated by arthur rackham louise takes a closer look at illustrator arthur rackham. Each arthur rackham art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
He began studying at the lambeth school of art at the age of 18, and soon found his passion and calling. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The arthur rackham fairy book by arthur rackham, signed. Arthur rackham was a popular british book illustrator until his death from cancer in 1939 in his native surrey.
Limited edition of 1150 copies for britain and 150 for america, this being copy no. Some slight chipping to page tops near beginning of book. Signed limited first separate edition, number 128 of only 500 copies signed by. In fact, his new works were still being published after his death with the publication in 1940 of the wind in the willows with sixteen of his pieces in full color. Of this edition, one thousand five hundred copies have been printed, with the illustrations by arthur rackham, in linotype esteinne by its designer, george w. Arthur rackhams rare and revolutionary 1917 illustrations for the brothers grimm fairy tales. This is a part of the wikipedia article used under the creative commons attributionsharealike 3.
Fairy tales by hans christian andersen, arthur rackham. Signed limited edition, number 199 of 1 copies numbered and signed by arthur rackham original cream cloth, gilt titles and decoration to spine and front board gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. The ingoldsby legends or mirth and marvels by thomas ingoldsby, signed and illustrated by arthur rackham. This was the final book arthur rackham illustrated before his death in 1939 riall, pp. A sharp copy of this limited edition of 460 copies signed by arthur rackham. A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the worlds most collectable illustratorsfilled with enchanting pictures and authoritative textin this fascinating book, art historian james hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator arthur rackham.
The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with light wear to the spine and edges. Autograph letter signed arthur rackham bauman rare books. Rackham was born in london in 1884, his first book illustrations were published in 1893 in to the other side by thomas rhodes, but his first serious commission was in 1894 for the dolly dialogues, the collected sketches of anthony hope, who later went on to write the prisoner of zenda. Shop the latest titles by arthur rackham at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A christmas carol, by charles dickens, illustrated by arthur rackham j b lippincott, great britain.
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The first of rackhams illustrations to be published in a book were in 1893, in the dolly dialogues. Cream hard boards lightly worn with minimal bumping of the spine edges. Tales from shakespeare first edition signed arthur. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these wonderful illustrations from arthur rackhams book of pictures. Lewis before portraying wagners ring, arthur rackham 18671939 had become englands leading illustrator through his interpretations of fairy and fantastic books. The allies fairy book with an introduction by edmund gosse and illustrations by arthur rackham by rackham, arthur 18671939 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Signed limited edition, number 3 of 20 copies signed by arthur rackham on each plate, with the the book signed by the publisher and engraverprinter on. Arthur rackhams a book of old favorites with new illustrations, illustrated by arthur rackham. Arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which roughly encompassed the years from 1890 until the end of the first world war. Number 186 of a limited edition of 1,030 numbered copies signed by arthur rackham of which, numbered 1, were for sale in great britain, ireland and the colonies. Shop for arthur rackham art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. May 11, 2016 arthur rackham 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book illustrator.
Arthur rackham was an illustrator in the late 19th and early 20th century. Beginning with arthur rackhams name may be one you are unfamiliar with but his work have certainly invaded your eyes on many occasions. Inspired to become an artist while traveling to australia in 1884, rackham drew avidly during his. The ingoldsby legends, with arthur rackham illustrations, is in good condition. This signed by arthur rackham is available at bauman rare books. Arthur rackham a signed published pen and ink drawing. Arthur rackham paintings for sale value guide heritage. An impressive variety of first edition books by arthur rackham, complete with his renowned. Fairy tales first rackham edition, signed limited deluxe issue. Arthur rackham rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Undine limited and signed edition, illustrated by arthur. Signed limited first edition, number 273 of only 460 copies signed by rackham, with eight fullpage color illustration and 60 intext line cuts and silhouettes, a handsome uncut copy. Limited to 1, numbered copies, signed by the artist this copy being no.
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