The Work of Arthur Rackham - The Raymond M. Sutton, Jr. Collection

Sutton, Raymond M. (Introduction)

Published by Swann Galleries, 104 East 25th Street, New York, 1981

About this Item

Large 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" design. Stiff white pictorial wraps, light shelf, corner wear. Cover features vignettes and classic text font borrowed from many of Arthur Rackham's works. Pages near fine; no writing. Saddle-stitch bind, fine. Includes original Swann Galleries' printed bid sheet and another of realized prices; both set in. Scarce near fine guide. Features many pages with fair photos of A. R. books, illustrations, et al; also, summaries for all auctioned items. A catalogue of 305 lots for Arthur Rackham's illustrated De Luxe Editions, First Editions, Watercolors, Original Drawings, Letters, Contributions; from the collection of Raymond Sutton. This incredible array was presented at auction on Thursday, May 7, 1981. Also with a complete (or near complete) chronological index year by year of Rackham's lifetime works and contributions including those to periodicals, etc. Apprx. 75 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Seller Inventory # 022524

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Work of Arthur Rackham - The Raymond M. Sutton, Jr. Collection
• Publisher: Swann Galleries, 104 East 25th Street, New York
• Publication Date: 1981
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good