Description: The Compleat Angler (Signed limited edition) Author: Rackham, Arthur (illustrator); Izaak Walton Title: The Compleat Angler (Signed limited edition) Publication: London: George G. Harrap & Co., 1931 Edition: First thus Description: Edition Deluxe, number 408 of 775 numbered copies, signed by the artist. A Very Good + copy. Quarto (10 5/16 x 7 13/16 inches; 263 x 198 mm.). 223, [1] pp. Twelve color plates, with descriptive tissue guards, and twenty-five drawings in black and white. Title printed in green and black. Pictorial endpapers in reddish brown and white. Top edge gilt, others uncut. Small light stain at top of spine, light tape marks on free end-papers. Original full vellum over boards. Front cover lettered in gilt within a gilt triple-rule border, spine pictorially stamped and lettered in gilt with three gilt rules at top and bottom of spine. Izaak Walton's The Compleate Angeler (1653) is perhaps the quintessential pastoral work on fishing. Structured as a dialogue between a fisherman, huntsman, and fowler, the book is a celebration of the natural world and the thrills of fishing as a pastime. Here the text is visualized with Arthur Rackham's unparalleled illustrations, making it a delight for fishing enthusiasts and collectors alike. Despite Rackham's illness and personal struggles during the project, it was seen as an opportunity to revitalize his career. "No fewer than six plates have landscape backgrounds, plates which should remind us of Rackham's very serious reputation as a landscape painter, with a fine vision of natural forms" (Gettings).Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) is perhaps the most acclaimed and influential illustrator of the Golden Age of Illustration. A prolific artist even from his youth, Rackham got his start as an illustrator working for the Westminster Budget Newspaper (1892). Over the next few years, he took on more and more commissions for children's books, hitting his career high in the first three decades of the twentieth century. Rackham turned his imaginative pen to every classic—from Shakespeare to Dickens to Poe.Latimore & Haskell, pp. 66-67. Riall, p. 175. Very Good + Seller ID: 6361 Subject: Gift Ideas, Illustrated Books, Literature, Signed Books Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Rackham, Arthur (illustrator); Izaak Walton
Publisher: George G. Harrap & Co
Year Printed: 1931
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
