Lot 22: The Sleeping Beauty told by C. S. Evans. London: William Heinemann, 1920. 4°. Half title, one mounted coloured plate with pictorial border by Arthur Rackham, other illustrations in silhouette, some printed in colours, some full-page (half title

Name: The Sleeping Beauty told by C. S. Evans. London: William Heinemann, 1920. 4°. Half title, one mounted coloured plate with pictorial border by Arthur Rackham, other illustrations in silhouette, some printed in colours, some full-page (half title
Brand: Christie's
SKU: dwe4tfb375

Est: £400 GBP - £600 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomDecember 19, 2007

Item Overview

Description

The Sleeping Beauty told by C. S. Evans. London: William Heinemann, 1920. 4°. Half title, one mounted coloured plate with pictorial border by Arthur Rackham, other illustrations in silhouette, some printed in colours, some full-page (half title lightly browned, some very light offsetting). Original vellum-backed pictorial paper boards gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (some light spotting and staining), slipcase. Provenance: Annie Cowdray (bookplate). NUMBER 291 OF 625 "EDITION DE LUXE" COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. Hudson p.170; Latimore & Haskell p.51; Riall p.141.

Artist or Maker

William Henry (1848) Evans

Notes

No VAT on hammer price or buyer's premium.

Auction Details

Children's & Illustrated Books & Original Illustrations

Christie's

December 19, 2007, 12:00 PM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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