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The Easton Press, The Collector's Library of Famous Editions (1985). First Edition in this format; Collector's Edition. Illustrated by Per Krohg. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Used - Fine, Like New condition. Very minor shelf wear on top and bottom edges.Appears unopened / unread. Binding and text block are otherwise tight, bright, and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Bound In full (genuine) leather with hubbed spine. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper with gilded edges. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints, silk moire fabric end leaves, and permanent satin ribbon marker. Notes From The Archives sheet laid in. Photos are of the copy we have at Barbed Wire Books.Beautiful gift book!

London: George Harrap, 1936. Very good plus.. Signed limited edition of Ibsen's fantasy play of goblins and fairies based upon a traditional Norwegian fairy tale, one of only 460 copies signed by Rackham. Rackham had a particular talent for creating fantastical creatures like fairies and goblins, making PEER GYNT an excellent choice for his interpretations. This is one of the more scarce Rackham limited editions. 10.25'' x 7.75''. Original full gilt-stamped vellum. In original slipcase with limitation number matching book. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Rackham with 12 color plates, plus numerous fanciful black-and-white images. 256, [1] pages. Signed by Rackham on the limitation page. Slipcase a bit soiled and rubbed. Natural discoloration of vellum, faint abrasion on front board near title. Spots of toning to fly leafs where tape once was, now removed. Vellum unbowed and unbumped, interior clean.

London: Harrap, 1936. Fine.. Signed limited edition, one of only 460 copies signed by Rackham, of this popular play based on a Norwegian fairy tale - accompanied by the original drawing that appears on page 78 of the text. Rackham had a special talent for creating fantastical creatures like fairies and goblins, making PEER GYNT an excellent choice for his interpretations. Laid into this copy is a gorgeous original pen-and-ink drawing featuring a bevy of weird and wonderful goblins in motion. The drawing is actually larger than the printed version, measuring 5.5'' x 5''. Already a scarce Rackham deluxe edition, it is especially desirable with the drawing. 10.75'' x 8''. Original full gilt-stamped vellum. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Pictorial endpapers. lllustrated by Rackham with 12 color plates, plus numerous fanciful black-and-white images. 256, [2] pages. Original drawing with faint pencil annotations laid in. Signed by Rackham on the limitation page. Natural faint spotting to vellum, with… Read More