Mother Goose – Arthur Rackham 1919

$149.00

  • Author: Arthur Rackham illustrator
  • Publisher: Heinemann, ca 1919
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Attributes: Illustrated

The original book was published in 1913, this is a later edition ca. 1919. Decorated blue cloth,  light staining and rubbing to boards, minor soiling to rear board, not affecting internals. Binding tight, interior clean, unmarked. Profusely illustrated by Arthur Rackam, with 13 color plates w/ caption tissue guards, numerous in-text B/W illustrations. Good.

 

Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes illustrated by Arthur Rackham is a charming collection of classic nursery rhymes brought to life by Rackham’s enchanting and whimsical artwork. First published in 1913, this edition features his distinctive fairytale style—delicate pen-and-ink drawings with soft watercolor washes, filled with mischievous fairies, gnomes, and anthropomorphic creatures.

Rackham’s illustrations add depth and magic to timeless rhymes like “Jack and Jill,” “Little Bo-Peep,” and “Humpty Dumpty,” making it a beloved edition for both children and collectors of vintage children’s literature. His intricate, dreamlike visuals elevate the book beyond a simple nursery rhyme collection, turning it into a treasured work of art.

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