Goblin Market Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

182 High Holborn, London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1939. Stated at copyright: "First published October 1933 by George G. Harrap & Co, Limited. This Edition First Published 1939." An early original printing. Unique folded pictorial dust jacket placed over white wraps, moderate wear, chip, toning, discoloration. Cream wrapper printed in greenish yellow, maroon, and black depicting Rackham's whimsical goblins with fruits and bowl and stylized titles in three panel bordered design. Wrapper with simple 5/-net to front flap. Dj protected in new clear sleeve. Pages very good; few with moderate fox. Frontispiece color plate of elves with maiden among fruited forest scene by Arthur Rackham. Monochromatic illustrated endpapers at front and back of goblins in patterned design with grape or other fruit tree at center of each repeated scene. Nineteen partial page, vignette, ornamental and decorative b&w designs by Rackham entertain throughout. Near very good in near good dust wrapper. Entire volume placed in clear sleeve with stiff card stock for preservation. Experience the temptation, pleasure, punishment, and redemption of Christina Rossetti's brilliant poetic masterpiece in this classic edition, gorgeously illustrated with 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. Illustration with Rackham's stylish imagery and whimsical imps throughout. A beautifully imagined classic! Made in Great Britain. Printed by Jarrold & Sons, Ltd., Norwich. Insured post.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Rackham, Arthur. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.