Rackham's First Illustrated Book
The Zankiwank & the Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza
Notes: The first book with Arthur Rackham credited as the sole illustrator.
xii, 188 pages. 17 full-page illustrations, including the frontispiece, and numerous in-text illustrations, all in black and white; title-page printed in red and black.
Edition + Condition: First edition (foot of spine stamped J. M. Dent & Co.). Original publisher's green cloth stamped in gilt; top edge gilt. Slight spine lean; a bit of foxing; tear in the margin of leaf 119/120, not affecting text. A solid copy.
Publication: London: J. M. Dent & Co., 1896.
Item No: #362777
Price: $750
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