Rackham, Arthur--Ingoldsby, Thomas.

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

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Description

The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth & Marvels. J.M. Dent & Co., 1907

4to, number 143 of 560, original fine watercolour by the artist on half-title, 24 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, original pictorial vellum gilt, top edge gilt, illustrated end-papers, original silk ties, slight browning, some small tears of chips, professional repair to title-page, crease to one plate, minor chip to lower left corner of one plate

Literature

Riall p.83

Catalogue Note

The fine pen and watercolour drawing shows a devil, with tail suavely draped over his arm, appealing to a fat and rather unimpressed monk. It is signed "Arthur Rackham" in lower right corner.