[PARRISH, Maxfield, illustrator]. SAUNDERS, Louise. The Knave of Hearts. FIRST EDITION.
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[PARRISH, Maxfield (1870-1966), illustrator]. SAUNDERS, Louise. The Knave of Hearts. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1925.
Folio. Half-title, illustrated title-page, 14 full-page color plates (including frontispiece) and numerous in-text color illustrations by Parrish. Publisher's black cloth, color-printed pictorial plate mounted to upper cover (a few tiny scuffs); slipcase.
FIRST EDITION of "one of the greatest of American illustrated books" (Porter 84) and the last book illustrated by Parrish. "By the turn of the century Parrish was becoming recognized as one of America's most successful artists, achieving national popularity for his distinctively elegant style, detailed background and glowing colours" (Dalby, The Golden Age of Children's Book Illustration, p. 42). Silvey, The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators, p.339.
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Folio. Half-title, illustrated title-page, 14 full-page color plates (including frontispiece) and numerous in-text color illustrations by Parrish. Publisher's black cloth, color-printed pictorial plate mounted to upper cover (a few tiny scuffs); slipcase.
FIRST EDITION of "one of the greatest of American illustrated books" (Porter 84) and the last book illustrated by Parrish. "By the turn of the century Parrish was becoming recognized as one of America's most successful artists, achieving national popularity for his distinctively elegant style, detailed background and glowing colours" (Dalby, The Golden Age of Children's Book Illustration, p. 42). Silvey, The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators, p.339.
Property from the Dorros Family Collection
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[PARRISH, Maxfield, illustrator]. SAUNDERS, Louise. The Knave of Hearts. FIRST EDITION.
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