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RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939, illustrator) -- [BARHAM, Richard Harris (1788-1845)]. The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels. London: J. M. Dent, 1907. 4° (283 x 222mm). Half-title, title printed in red and brown, 24 mounted coloured plates by Rackham, illustrations including 12 full-page and tinted. (Occasional light spotting.) Original pictorial vellum gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut, modern cream slipcase (yellow silk ties detached, tail of spine repaired, a few stains, extremities lightly rubbed). NUMBER 41 OF 560 COPIES signed by the artist.
Together with 5 other books illustrated by Rackham: Book of Pictures (London, 1913); Comus (London, 1921); A Wonder Book (London, 1922); The Vicar of Wakefield (London, 1929); and The Chimes (London, 1931). ALL LIMITED EDITIONS, all but the last signed by the artist. (6)
Together with 5 other books illustrated by Rackham: Book of Pictures (London, 1913); Comus (London, 1921); A Wonder Book (London, 1922); The Vicar of Wakefield (London, 1929); and The Chimes (London, 1931). ALL LIMITED EDITIONS, all but the last signed by the artist. (6)