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Hardcover, Vellum. Condition: Near Fine. Arthur Rackham (illustrator). 1st Edition, Limited Edition. BOOK INFO Published in 1907 by Hachette et Cie in Paris. First French edition, the scarce Grand edition de lux limited first edition with gorgeous cream vellum binding, gold lettering and pictorial cover design, high quality paper, silk yellow ties, top edge gilt and dozens of tipped-in color plates by Arthur Rackham. This is #74 out of only 270, with only 20 being signed by Rackham. Illustrated chapter head pieces. Map of Kensington Gardens printed on the FFEP. Quarto, 12" x 9." Remarkably has both of its original yellow silk ties, one still attached (quite scarce). OVERALL CONDITION NEAR FINE with 48/50 plates. First French edition published a year after the first English edition illustrated by Rackham at Hodder & Stoughton. Limited edition of 270 for this luxury edition in special binding. The white or vellum paper cartons were reserved only for luxury prints of works illustrated by Arthur Rackham. The color plate printing process was developed specifically to reproduce the delicacy of the watercolors of Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). One of 250 copies. The other 20 being printed on Japanese paper and signed by Rackham. This edition is very sought after and quite scarce in this condition. The more common first French trade edition, published the same year, was bound with cloth and contained only 24 plates. CONDITION In Near Fine antiquarian condition. The final two plates are missing. The remaining 48 color plates are in excellent condition. Square spine with firm hinges and joints and tight boards and pages (scarce as the boards often bow). Corners are sharp and crown and heel of spine unrubbed (scarce!) Just some rubbing and light soiling to the all-white vellum (per usual). The interior is beautifully clean and free of writing, stamps and ex libris marks. Pages are crisp. One page corner bent. Minimal foxing, mostly to some of the outer page margins/edges. Text pages are a creamy white and quite striking. Comes with BOTH original yellow silk ties. A magnificent and scarce first limited edition of a beloved all-time classic in high grade collectible condition.