The Pilgrims Progress: From This World To That Which Is To Come

New York: The Century Co., 1898. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good+. George Wooliscroft Rhead, Frederick Rhead, Louis Rhead. None. With an introduction by The Rev. H. R. Haweis Black & Wright Illustrations. Title: THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS From this World to That Which is to Come. With an Introduction by the Rev. H.R. Haweis. Embellished with Over One Hundred and Twenty Designs done by Three Brothers: George Woolliscroft Rhead, Frederick Rhead, Louis Rhead. 184 pages. Each text page is framed in a highly decorative border. Many powerful full page illustrations, and numerous smaller text illustrations. Original pictorial full pictorial cloth binding; soiled and dust spotted, but still nice. Folio. 335 mm. Hardbound. Very good. A high point from the Golden Age of English Book Illustration this is a collaboration of three distinguished brother artists: George Wooliscroft Rhead, Jr (1855-1920) who was a talented pottery painter, etcher, illustrator and art teacher; Louis John Rhead (1857-1926) who was also a talented illustrator. He gained distinction as a poster designer. In 1883 he became Art Director for D. Appleton's Publishing House in New York City; and Frederick Alfred Rhead (1856-1933) spent his working life as an artist and designer for various potteries. The bold Art Nouveau illustrations and designs, along with the charming illustrations, make this work one of the most desirable trade books of the era. SCARCE. Oversized or heavy volume, additional shipping charges will apply. Please ask for additional photos prior to purchasing. We are happy to send additional photos