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Grimm,Jakob; Grimm, Wilhelm. Hansel & Grethel and Other Stories. 1920, re-issue from 1909 edition. Constable & Co. London. Illustrated with full page, colour illustrations, as well as black and white illustrations. 20 tipped-in illustrations, as well as 28 black and white designs by Arthur Rackham. 7.5 X 10. [2] half title; illustrated frontice; v-x; pp.1-160.
Dark blue boards with gold title illustration by Rackham on front cover. Intricate character and line design along spine, detailing title, illustrator and publisher. Shelf wear to top and tail of spine, and along edges, as well as some bumping to corners. Small discolouration to front cover board, as shown. Now, kept in protective clear cover. Some loosening to upper front joint. Small tear to illustration opposite page 1.
The much loved tale of Hansel and Grethel has its origins as a German fairy tale, collected by the infamous Brothers Grimm. This much loved tale revolves around a brother and sister who find themselves alone in a deep and… Read More

Ruskin, John; Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). The King of the Golden River. George Harrap & Co. 1932. First Trade Edition. 6 X 9. [1] half-title; illustrated frontice; pp. 5-47 [1]. 4 full-page colour plates. Stiff paper boards, with original dust jacket. Pictorial endpapers featuring illustrations in a teal and white grid. Shelf wear to top and tail of paper boards. Some age discolouration to wrappers. Interior pages are clean and bright. Thin red marker line to back cover.
The King of the Golden River was written for Effie Gray, who Ruskin later married. The Victorian classic quickly became a best seller. The fable revolves around the "Black Brothers", Hans and Schwartz, who mistreated the wind, leading to the destruction of Treasure Valley. The brothers resort to stealing from their youngest brother, Gluck. This theft and destruction begins a series of events which lead to the release of The King of the Golden River,
John Ruskin (1819-1900) was an English writer, art critic and philosopher. The King… Read More