Description: A limited edition of two masterpieces of silhouette illustration by Arthur Rackham, a giant of the Golden Age of illustration. These delightful retellings of classic fairytales have been faithfully recreated from copies first published in 1919 and 1920.Cinderella is a facsimile of number 54 from the original Edition de luxe of 850 copies and The Sleeping Beauty, published a year later, is a facsimile of number 618 of 625 copies. The facsimiles, with matching numbers from our limitation of 750, are housed together in an elegant presentation box. PRODUCTION DETAILS Limited to 750 hand-numbered copies Quarter-bound in cloth with art parchment sides blocked in gold 120 pages One tipped-in colour illustration. Four silhouette illustrations heightened with colour. Numerous black and white illustrations including head and tail pieces in each book Decorative endpapers Presentation box bound in green cloth blocked in black and gold Gilded top edges 11¼” x 9” WHAT MAKES THIS LIMITED EDITION SO SPECIAL The anticipation of unwrapping ‘this year’s Rackham’ was an integral part of many an Edwardian Christmas and it is easy to understand why these gorgeously illustrated books caused such a sensation. Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty are both highly individual and Rackham’s emotional engagement and pleasure at his own inventiveness leap off every illustrated page. 100 years on, they remain engaging and refreshing, full of his distinctive blend of humour and drama, observation and imagination.Rackham was a renowned perfectionist, maintaining strict control over every element of the books he illustrated, designing and overseeing the production of the title page, the cover and even the spine. We have endeavoured to maintain these rigorous standards, working hard to match the tones of his images and the luxurious feel of the original de luxe editions, and housing them in a specially designed box that simultaneously protects and completes the set.The facsimiles have been reproduced from copies of the de luxe first editions. They are printed on Distinction Edition Ivoire paper with green endpapers decorated with pale silhouettes; figures dance across the page for Cinderella whilst an elderly woman tells a story to entranced children for The Sleeping Beauty. Each book features one tipped-in colour illustration set within an elaborate border. The title pages and four further illustrations are heightened with colour and there are black and white silhouette illustrations throughout, including numerous head and tail pieces.The books are quarter-bound in cream cloth with art-parchment sides blocked in gold on the fronts and spines to match the originals. Each is finished with a gilded top edge.The presentation box, bound in green cloth, has been specially designed by our Art Director to house the facsimiles. Rackham’s mice tumble down the spine and a briar rose is blocked in black on the front board whilst the titles are blocked in sumptuous gold. Books are in mint, unread condition. From personal library, kept in smoke free and pet free home. I will pack well in bubble wrap in a box. Ships priority mail - shipping is included in the price.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
End Time: 2024-10-08T23:26:09.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Illustrator: Arthur Rackham
Special Attributes: Limited Edition
Publisher: Folio Society
