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London: Constable and Company Ltd. 1909. Revised and enlarged edition with Arthur Rackham illustrations. Revised and enlarged edition with Arthur Rackham illustrations. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt titles and illustration to the upper board and spine. Dark red top edge. Illustrated with 40 tipped in colour plates, each with a captioned tissue guard, and 55 black and white drawings by Arthur Rackham, both full page and within the text. An excellent near fine copy, the binding square and firm with a little bumping and minor fraying at the head of the faded spine, the cloth otherwise bright and fresh. The contents, with just some mild spotting to the pictorial endpapers, are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. All of the plates are present as called for and in excellent near fine condition, with the occasional small corner crease. One of the most beautiful of all Arthur Rackham gift books and most ambitious in production. In collecting 60 stories…

A collection of beautifully illustrated fairy tales featuring the work of Arthur Rackham, showcasing his delicate and intricate drawings, making the timeless stories come alive for readers of all ages.