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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 all by Rackham (some light marginal finger soiling, a few light spots.) Modern red morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut (front cover very lightly scuffed).
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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 all by Rackham (some light marginal finger soiling, a few light spots.) Modern red morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut (front cover very lightly scuffed).

Closed13 June 2011

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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 all by Rackham (some light marginal finger soiling, a few light spots.) Modern red morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut (front cover very lightly scuffed).

NUMBER 163 OF 750 COPIES SIGNED BY RACKHAM. Latimore & Haskell, p.34.