GOBLIN MARKET

Christina Rossetti

Published by T.C.& E.C. Jack, London, 1906

About this Item

Title page undated, The British Library date this edition of Christina Rossetti?s Goblin Market to 1906, this is the scarce paperback issue with a wrap around pictorial vellum paper dustjacket, illustrated with four colour plates by the artist Dion Clayton Calthrop. A small slim format, 6 inches tall approx., 32 pages. Goblin Market, a narrative poem by Christina Rossetti. It tells the story of Laura and Lizzie who are tempted with fruit by goblin merchants. In a letter to her publisher, Rossetti claimed that the poem, which is interpreted frequently as having features of remarkably sexual imagery, was not meant for children. The covers are in very good condition, internally there is some foxing and some roughly opened uncut page edges (see pictures) else in good general condition. this is a lighter item, shipping costs will be reduced accordingly at checkout where possible. Seller Inventory # 004314

Bibliographic Details

Title: GOBLIN MARKET

Publisher: T.C.& E.C. Jack, London

Publication Date: 1906

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Dion Clayton Calthrop

Condition: Good