Harry Clarke's rare first illustrated book
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Heading: (Clarke, Harry, illustrator)
Author: Andersen, Hans Christian
Title: Fairy Tales
Place Published: London
Publisher:George G. Harrap & Company
Date Published: [1916]
Description:
Author: Andersen, Hans Christian
Title: Fairy Tales
Place Published: London
Publisher:George G. Harrap & Company
Date Published: [1916]
Description:
320 pp. Illustrated by Harry Clarke with 40 plates, 16 of which are color with printed tissue guards, plus numerous decorative elements and tail-pieces. (4to) 28x19.35 cm (11x7¾"), original linen, stamped in black, oval pictorial label on front. First Trade Edition.
Harry Clarke's rare first foray into book illustration, his tour de force interpretation of Andersen's Fairy Tales. Clarke (1889-1931) worked for three years on these illustrations after receiving the commission from Harrap. Clarke is beloved for his intricate and faintly disturbing imagery, and, although he died at the young age of 41, is an important figure in Irish Arts & Crafts, both for his book illustration and stained glass. Ink ownership marks on front free endpaper.
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Dampstain to front cover, spine sunned and faded, light wear; light foxing throughout, one plate removed; very good.
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Harry Clarke's rare first illustrated book
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