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RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -- BROTHERS GRIMM. The Fairy Tales. London: Constable, 1909. 4° (293 x 225 mm). Half-title, mounted coloured frontispiece and 39 mounted coloured plates, numerous illustrations by Rackham (few tissues lightly creased.) Original vellum gilt, spine gilt (lacking tie, some soiling and scratches). William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903-1948; book label).
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RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -- BROTHERS GRIMM. The Fairy Tales. London: Constable, 1909. 4° (293 x 225 mm). Half-title, mounted coloured frontispiece and 39 mounted coloured plates, numerous illustrations by Rackham (few tissues lightly creased.) Original vellum gilt, spine gilt (lacking tie, some soiling and scratches). William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903-1948; book label).

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RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -- BROTHERS GRIMM. The Fairy Tales. London: Constable, 1909. 4° (293 x 225 mm). Half-title, mounted coloured frontispiece and 39 mounted coloured plates, numerous illustrations by Rackham (few tissues lightly creased.) Original vellum gilt, spine gilt (lacking tie, some soiling and scratches). William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903-1948; book label).

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY RACKHAM. This is copy no. 428 of 750. Latimore & Haskell, p. 34.