39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London George G. Harrap & Co., Limited 1932 First Edition Full-Leather Rackham, Arthur Fine Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" Tall. Signed by Artist Beautifully signed in fountain by Arthur Rackham and hand-numbered at limitation page: "This edition limited to Five Hundred and Seventy copies of which Five Hundred and Fifty are for sale. This Copy is No. '159. ' "Arthur Rackham. '" Stated at copyright: "First Published 1932 by George G. Harrap & Co." Bound in fine cream vellum (leather), gilt embossed cover titles, generally very clean with light wear, roll. Rough-cut deckled leaves remain clean, bright; many leaves remain uncut. Gilded top edge. Bind fine. Frontispiece color plate with caption: "He Put the Bottle to the Child's Lips." Features four superior and richly subtle color plates which greatly enhance this tale by Rackham. Fourteen black & white vignettes, one double-page, with decorative headers and tailpieces. Enchanting scissorcuts by Lisl Hummel. Monochromatic green patterned endpapers of elfin king, arms spread with his sceptor. Includes original slipcase serving intended purpose to protect volume; some rub, edge wear, exterior adhesive reinforcement. Case with title label at spine area appears individually hand numbered in Rackham's hand with same device as limitation page: "159." A wonderfully realized and entertaining work of art and craftsmanship. Near fine signed limited edition with original intact case. Originally written in 1841 ...

Date: 1858. 64 pages. Written in 1841 at the request of a very young lady without any idea of publication. Frontispiece and Title Page illustrated with detailed black and white plates and tissue between. Beautifully illustrated in text with Mr. Doyle's charming black and white plates. Page 25, 26, 27 have foxed spot at top, a few pages lightly soiled, otherwise pages and endpapers good condition. Orange cloth with gilt design and title on upper cover. Gilt title on spine. Head/tail of spine and corners lightly worn and bumped. VG+. Fifth Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+. Illus. by Doyle, Richard. 1858. [CA]

[publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., London 1858] Hardcover Fifth Edition. Hardback. Rebound in white cloth retaining the contemporary leather backstrip with gilt titles. Slight edge tear to illustrated title page, otherwise very good indeed.
[Aldeburgh, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1858]
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London Smith, Elder, & Co 1859 Cloth Richard Doyle Good Only The fourth edition of John Ruskin's delightful fairy tale, illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. A fascinating of fantasy first published in 1851, telling the story of two Black Brothers after they have wronged Southwest Wind, Esquire, who then floods their valleys. This work became an instant best-seller, and has been reprinted many times. Â Written by John Ruskin (1819-1900), a prominent art critic and historian of the Victorian age, who wrote on all manner of subjects. He originally wrote this as a tale for the young Effie Gray, whom he later married. The fourth edition of this work. Illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. Containing a small ink signature to the front free-endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards and fading to the spines and extremities. Some marks to the boards. A small ink signature from a previous owner to the front free-endpaper. Internally, binding is loosening in places, resulting in the frontispiece to the advertisement page to be detached but present (four leaves in total). The odd spot to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean throughout. Good Only.

London: Smith, Elder, & Co., Date: 1859. Cloth. Good Only. 7" by 5.5". Richard Doyle . The fourth edition of John Ruskin's delightful fairy tale, illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. A fascinating of fantasy first published in 1851, telling the story of two Black Brothers after they have wronged Southwest Wind, Esquire, who then floods their valleys.This work became an instant best-seller, and has been reprinted many times. Written by John Ruskin (1819-1900), a prominent art critic and historian of the Victorian age, who wrote on all manner of subjects. He originally wrote this as a tale for the young Effie Gray, whom he later married.The fourth edition of this work.Illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle.Containing a small ink signature to the front free-endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards and fading to the spines and extremities. Some marks to the boards. A small ink signature from a previous owner to the front free-endpaper. Internally, binding is loosening in places, resulting in the frontispiece to the advertisement page to be detached but present (four leaves in total). The odd spot to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean throughout. Good Only 1859. Smith, Elder, & Co. [GB]

New York: McLoughlin, Date: 1905. hardcover. near fine. G.A. Davis. Illustrated by G.A. Davis with a full page colored frontispiece. 43 pages. Slim square 8vo, pictorial green cloth. New York: McLoughlin, (1905). Near Fine.<br/><br/> 1905. McLoughlin US

New York: McLoughlin, Date: 1905. hardcover. near fine. G.A. Davis. Illustrated by G.A. Davis with a full page colored frontispiece. 43 pages. Slim square 8vo, pictorial green cloth. New York: McLoughlin, (1905). Near Fine.<br/><br/> 1905. McLoughlin [US]

Boston Mayhew & Baker 1860 Edition Not Specified Good. No DJ Printing Not Spec. Doyle, Richard. 12mo = 7-9" unpaginated. Appears to be a First Edition but not absolutely certain-publishing date of 1860 on title page, no date on copyright page. Gift note on front free endpaper, dated New Years 1860. Contains 21 engraved illustrations, including frontispiece and title page, designed and drawn on wood by Richard Doyle. Binding is shaken with front hinge starting but all pages are fully intact. Blue cloth over hard covers with gilt lettering and illustration on front cover and spine, all edges gilt. Edges and spine show wear, corners are well-worn, showing the boards, portion of top and bottom spine edges are chipped off, 3/4 inch cut along spine edge near top. Gilt on front cover is still very shiny, slightly dulled here and there, back cover has a couple of small stains and rub marks. Pages are slightly browned, generally quite clean with a smudge mark in the margins here and there. Endpages, frontispiece with tissue guard and title page have a bit of staining. Laid inside is a piece of cloth with the flag of Serbia. More photos available on request.

New York: McLoughlin Brothers, Date: 1905. Hardcover. Very good. G. A. Davis. Bound in the publisher's original illustrated cloth over boards. Cloth is soiled, worn at the extremities, and sunned at the spine. Full color frontis and additional illustrations throughout in black & white by G. A. Davis. 1905. McLoughlin Brothers US

London: Smith, Elder & Co., Date: 1863. Ruskin called this a "fairy tale," and he wrote it for the twelve-year-old girl that he later married. It dates to 1841 and was first published ten years later. It became rather wildly popular. This is a Very Good copy of the Fifth English Edition. Bright orange cloth binding, ruled on the covers; gilt titling and decoration on the spine and front cover. Clean text; 64 pages; with twenty-two illustrations by Richard Doyle. Very bright and fresh text. The spine has darkened, and the orange binding shows some soiling. There is an armorial bookplate on the front paste-down. The front hinge is cracked but appears to be holding well.. Fifth Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Richard Doyle. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1863. Smith, Elder & Co. [US]

[publisher: Smith Elder, London, 1859. 4th edition.] Hardcover Black and White illustrations by Richard Doyle. Very Good (-), without dust jacket. (Small previous owner's name and date 1859 on ffep).
[Alfriston, SUSSE, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1859]

Smith Elder, London, 1859. 4th edition.. Hardback.. Black and White illustrations by Richard Doyle. Very Good (-), without dust jacket. (Small previous owner's name and date 1859 on ffep). Smith Elder, London, 1859. 4th edition. [GB]

Sunnyside, Orpington, Kent: George Allen, Date: 1884. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 6". Richard Doyle. The seventh edition of John Ruskin's delightful fairy tale, illustrated by Richard Doyle throughout. This work of fantasy was first published in 1851 and became an instant best-seller, and is a fable, describing the two Black Brothers after they have wronged Southwest Wind, Esquire, who then floods their valleys.John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a prominent art critic and historian of the Victorian age, who wrote on all manner of subjects. He originally wrote this as a tale for the young Effie Gray, whom he later married.The seventh edition of this work.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.Illustrated by Richard Doyle. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a little wear to the edges and the head and tail of the spine. Internally, binding is generally firm, with a little strain to the front hinge after the front endpaper. Pages are age-toned, with the odd mark. Very Good 1884. George Allen [GB]

[publisher: George Allen, Sunnyside, Orpington, Kent] Hardcover The seventh edition of John Ruskin's delightful fairy tale, illustrated by Richard Doyle throughout. This work of fantasy was first published in 1851 and became an instant best-seller, and is a fable, describing the two Black Brothers after they have wronged Southwest Wind, Esquire, who then floods their valleys.John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a prominent art critic and historian of the Victorian age, who wrote on all manner of subjects. He originally wrote this as a tale for the young Effie Gray, whom he later married.The seventh edition of this work.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.Illustrated by Richard Doyle. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a little wear to the edges and the head and tail of the spine. Internally, binding is generally firm, with a little strain to the front hinge after the front endpaper. Pages are age-toned, with the odd mark. Very Good
[Bath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1884]
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J.W. Lovell Co 1885 Unknown Binding Good · SIXTH EDITION on half bound calf leather with marbled outer baords and end papers + libris plate ILLUSTRATED BY RICHARD DOYLE.

Boston Mayhew & Baker 1860 Hardcover Richard Doyle illustrations pp. 68. Slim 8vo. Bound in a variant blue 'pebbled' cloth with gilt lettering. First published privately in 1841, this is the first American edition, more commonly seen in a red pebbled cloth. This copy has the extra illustrated title page, protected by tissue guard. Ink gift inscription on front free endpaper dated 1860. The spine ends are rubbed as are the tips (corners) of the boards. Light scuffing to cloth but gilt illustration on front board still bright. Hinges starting but binding tight. Pages 59/60 creased with small marginal closed tear. Some light marginal soiling and foxing to contents. Overall, a good, to good plus, copy. Pasted down to the rear endpaper is an illustration from Harpers Weekly (1890) entitled 'The King of the Golden River'.

[publisher: c] Hardcover c. 1850s. Smith, Elder and Co. Hardcover. GOOD Gilt titles, Orange boards. Sixth edition. Black and white illustrations. Boards are marked. Endpapers have foxing. 7x6
[Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1850]
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Boston: Mayhew & Baker, Date: 1860. Hardcover. Richard Doyle illustrations. pp. 68. Slim 8vo. Bound in a variant blue 'pebbled' cloth with gilt lettering. First published privately in 1841, this is the first American edition, more commonly seen in a red pebbled cloth. This copy has the extra illustrated title page, protected by tissue guard. Ink gift inscription on front free endpaper dated 1860. The spine ends are rubbed as are the tips (corners) of the boards. Light scuffing to cloth but gilt illustration on front board still bright. Hinges starting but binding tight. Pages 59/60 creased with small marginal closed tear. Some light marginal soiling and foxing to contents. Overall, a good, to good plus, copy. Pasted down to the rear endpaper is an illustration from Harpers Weekly (1890) entitled 'The King of the Golden River'. 1860. Mayhew & Baker [CA]

Forgotten Books 2018 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

[publisher: London Smith Elder And Co] Hardcover Third Edition: Hardback, orange bds., gold titles and decs., 140 x 185 mm., 200g., 56 pp., illustrated prelims and illustrations in the text by Richard Doyle, front hinge cracking, foxing to prelims, previous owner's name on pdfep., darkened spine, light shelf wear, no dw., Good copy.
[Near Ventnor, Isle of Wight, IOW, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1856]

Boston: Mayhew & Baker, Date: 1860. 1st American Edition. Hard Cover. good. octavo. Green covers with gilt lettering and design to cover. Some light staining to front and back covers. Front inner hinge cracked and separating about 2 inches. Illustrated by Richard Doyle. 1860. Mayhew & Baker [US]

[publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., London] Hardcover First Edition Hardback, replacement spine in black cloth. 56pp. Illustrated by Richard Doyle. 2nd edition 1851. Original boards slightly marked and worn to extremities. A pleasing copy. (al31)
[Diss, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1851]
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[publisher: Smith, Elder & Co., London] Hardcover First Edition Hardback, replacement spine in black cloth. 56pp. Illustrated by Richard Doyle. 2nd edition 1851. Original boards slightly marked and worn to extremities. A pleasing copy. (al31)
[Diss, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1851]
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Boston:: Mayhew & Baker,, Date: 1860.. publisher's blue gilt-decorated cloth; a.e.g.. A tight, sound copy with some rubbing and use at the extremities of the cloth. . 12mo,. Illustrated by Richard Doyle.. 1860. Mayhew & Baker, [US]

[publisher: George Allen] Hardcover Size: Small Octavo. 64 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text has scattered foxing, but mostly clean. Previous owner's inscription in ink, neat. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Children; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 33618. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.
[Katoomba, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1892]
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