The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book (Harrap, 1973)

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book — A Book of Old Favourites with New Illustrations

George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, reprint 1973

A collection of popular fairy tales and with illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

Originally published in 1933 and with many printings since then; this copy being a 1973 reprint.

Hardback in dustwrapper. pp [1-6], 7-286 [287], including b/w illustrations plus colour plates. Size: 8.75 x 5.75 inches approx. (222mm x 142mm).

Dustwrapper a little creased and worn to spine ends; a touch dusty; age-toned to verso. Book is bumped to spine ends — appears worse in the harsh lighting of the accompanying images but bumped nonetheless; pages clean and fresh throughout.

Overall, bumped spine aside this copy presents very well as a nice, clean copy — attractive.

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