ARTHUR RACKHAM: A Biography.
by [Rackham, Arthur 1867-1939] Hamilton, James
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very near fine in maroon cloth with gilt lettering on spine in a near fine (pre-publication price of 40.00 still present on dj f
- ISBN 10
- 1559700963
- ISBN 13
- 9781559700962
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About This Item
New York & Boston:: Arcade Publishing / Little Brown,, (1990). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in maroon cloth with gilt lettering on spine in a near fine (pre-publication price of 40.00 still present on dj flap). First printing. A definitive biography, based in part on previously unpublished documents, of the artist who illustrated "The Wind in the Willows," "Peter Pan," and other classic works. It traces the various phases of his personal and professional life, and illuminates his talents as a portrait and landscape painter. A beautiful book with illustrations of his work on every page - including many full-page, full color paintings. Includes a glossary of printing terms, notes, chronology of his life, a complete list of books he illustrated, bibliography, index and more. Large format. 199 pp.
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- Title
- ARTHUR RACKHAM: A Biography.
- Author
- [Rackham, Arthur 1867-1939] Hamilton, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover first edition -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very near fine in maroon cloth with gilt lettering on spine in a near fine (pre-publication price of 40.00 still present on dj f
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1559700963
- ISBN 13
- 9781559700962
- Publisher
- Arcade Publishing / Little Brown,
- Place of Publication
- New York & Boston:
- Date Published
- (1990)
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art and Photography;
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