Goblin Market Illustrated by Arthur Rackham (First Edition)

39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1933. Stated at copyright: "First published 1933 by George G. Harrap & Co. Limited," First printing with Arthur Rackham's charming illustration. Bright, cream colored pictorial wraps, moderate cover, edge wear. Semi-stiff or rigid design with thick heavy stock cover. Cover design by A. R. with three panels of imagery depicting goblin and chicken atop, elves, a fruit bowl and pumpkin, and stylized titles, in hues of maroon, gold, and black. Very clean. Deckled leaves generally very good, clean; few with moderate fox, discoloration near bind area. Frontispiece colour plate with caption: "She clipped a precious golden lock." Monochromatic golden patterned endpapers inside front and back covers of goblins among fruit tree. Small antiquarian bookstore label in blue with red text inside cover: Young Books Inc., 714 Madison Ave. New York, Glen Cove, L. I." Partial page, ornamental and decorative imagery from Rackham throughout. String-bind, fine. Near very good rarity preserved in thick clear sleeve. Plates in Colour: "She clipped a precious golden lock (frontis refer p. 19); 'Look Lizzie, look, Down the glen tramp little men'; White and golden Lizzie stood; and, Laura would call the little ones." A beautifully realized and entertaining work of art and craftsmanship. Experience the temptation, pleasure, punishment, and redemption of Christina Rossetti's brilliant poetic masterpiece in this classic edition, gorgeously illustrated with the imagery of Arthur Rackham. This phantasmagoric tale of two maidens seduced by lewd goblin men provides a startling glimpse into the depths of the Victorian psyche. Illustrated with Rackham's stylish pictures and whimsical imps throughout. A beautifully imagined classic! Printed in Great Britain by R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. Insured post.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by Rackham, Arthur. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.