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The Knave of Hearts

The Knave of Hearts

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The Knave of Hearts

by Louise Saunders

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SAUNDERS, Louise. The Knave of Hearts. With Pictures by Maxfield Parrish. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925. 4to, [46]pp. Black textured cloth with color pictorial label affixed to front. Color pictorial endpapers; color pictorial title, 14 full-page color illustrations and numerous smaller color illustrations. Edges a tad rubbed, cover label showing just the very slightest evidence of wear, minute trace of foxing at fore edge, else a remarkably clean, bright copy. One of the finest copies we've ever seen.

First edition. A stunning copy of Maxfield Parrish's final work and masterpiece! Known for his richly saturated colors and adaptations of neoclassical forms and settings, Maxfield Parrish spent three years creating the gorgeous and elaborate artwork seen in this breathtaking volume that is widely considered his most masterful creation. If you've been waiting for the "perfect" copy, here it is.

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Bookseller
Books of Wonder US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1049671
Title
The Knave of Hearts
Author
Louise Saunders
Illustrator
Maxfield Parrish
Format/Binding
Black textured cloth with color pictorial label affixed to front
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication
NY
Date Published
1925
Pages
[46]pp.
Size
4to
Weight
0.00 lbs

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Books of Wonder is NYC's oldest and largest independent children's bookstore, specializing in both new and old books. Established in 1980, Books of Wonder has a store in the Flatiron/Chelsea area of Manhattan.

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