Introduction by Thomas Bodkin.
The Fairy Tales of Perrault Introduction by Thomas Bodkin.
Harrap, 1922.
First edition. 4to. In publisher's deluxe binding of pale blue moiré silk with gilt titles. Twelve full page colour plates and twelve stunning black and white plates, as well as numerous smaller black and white drawings. A near fine copy.
This is one of the most sought after of Clarke's works. Containing such popular fairy tales as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, its illustrations have a magical quality. Clarke's style, very reminiscent of Nielsen, is seen at its best, with the combination of colour and black and white. There are no UK reprints of this title nor was a limited edition printed.
PROVENANCE: Adams T. Rice (bookplate to front endaper, an American theatre producer, director, and scenic designer, with an extenisve book collection, and whose archive of theatrical documents are housed at George Mason University).
Stock ID: 46894
£1,250.00
