
Description
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Songs & Ballads
Hardcover: Older Rebind. Real Lather, Real marbled paper, new end papers. pp. No date approximately early 20th century (1916?) 1st Ed?. Beautiful illustrations-24 full color tipped in illustrations: cupids, nature spirits, fairies, knights, ladies, thatched houses, cathedrals, grand houses and their gardens.
Book is in Good. condition. Spine gilt is good. miner wear to spine: rubbing, a fue red wine spots. Some rubbing to cover edges. Pages are mildly age yellowed. Tipped in illustrations are in all present and in very good condition.
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale RWS (1871 - 1945) studied at the Crystal Palace School of Art under Herbert Bone from 1889, then at the RA Schools. Some of her works in oils and watercolors were shown in the Exhibitions from 1896 and three solo exhibitions at the Pre-Raphaelite Dowdeswell Gallery in the 1900s. She became RWS in 1919. As a book illustrator, she flourished in the early years of the last century, working on children's books and poetry.
Books Illustrated including Ivanhoe, The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, The Idylis of the King, Golden Book of Famous Women, The Gentle Art, Christmas Carols etc.
This is a first edition book titled "Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Book of Songs & Ballads" from 1919, featuring fine binding and illustrations. The book showcases famous women and is a collection of songs and ballads.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Book is in Very Good! Antique condition. Spine gilt is good. miner wear to spine: rubbing, a fue red wine spots. Some rubbing to cover edges. Pages are mildly age yellowed. Tipped in illustrations are in all present and in very good condition. Older Rebind. Real Lather, Real Marbled paper, new end papers.
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 9 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Paper
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Hardcover: Older Rebind. Real Lather, Real marbled paper, new end papers. pp. No date approximately early 20th century (1916?) 1st Ed?. Beautiful illustrations-24 full color tipped in illustrations: cupids, nature spirits, fairies, knights, ladies, thatched houses, cathedrals, grand houses and their gardens.
Book is in Good. condition. Spine gilt is good. miner wear to spine: rubbing, a fue red wine spots. Some rubbing to cover edges. Pages are mildly age yellowed. Tipped in illustrations are in all present and in very good condition.
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale RWS (1871 - 1945) studied at the Crystal Palace School of Art under Herbert Bone from 1889, then at the RA Schools. Some of her works in oils and watercolors were shown in the Exhibitions from 1896 and three solo exhibitions at the Pre-Raphaelite Dowdeswell Gallery in the 1900s. She became RWS in 1919. As a book illustrator, she flourished in the early years of the last century, working on children's books and poetry.
Books Illustrated including Ivanhoe, The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, The Idylis of the King, Golden Book of Famous Women, The Gentle Art, Christmas Carols etc.
This is a first edition book titled "Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Book of Songs & Ballads" from 1919, featuring fine binding and illustrations. The book showcases famous women and is a collection of songs and ballads.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Book is in Very Good! Antique condition. Spine gilt is good. miner wear to spine: rubbing, a fue red wine spots. Some rubbing to cover edges. Pages are mildly age yellowed. Tipped in illustrations are in all present and in very good condition. Older Rebind. Real Lather, Real Marbled paper, new end papers.
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 9 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Book is in Very Good! Antique condition. Spine gilt is good. miner wear to spine: rubbing, a fue red wine spots. Some rubbing to cover edges. Pages are mildly age yellowed. Tipped in illustrations are in all present and in very good condition. Older Rebind. Real Lather, Real Marbled paper, new end papers.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Early 20th Century Art Book Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, 24 Full Color Tipped in Illustrations Fine
Estimate $800-$2,400
Starting Price
$800
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Mar 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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