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Signed and inscribed by C. S. Evans at half-title page: "To Clemence Dane, with kindest regards, C. S. Evans, Nov. 1921." Clemence Dane was the pseudonym of Winifred Ashton, an English novelist and playwright. Stated at copyright page: "London : William Heinemann, 1919." Large 7 1/2" x 10" design. Pictorial boards, moderate cover wear. Matching design at front and back boards depict Cinderella and witch with the orange pumpkin, mice falling from leaves above, and larger mouse in cage surrounded by tree lizards and a checkerboard border. Pages near fine, clean. Rare tipped-in frontispiece present. Deep green front and back endpapers with white silhouette spread of dancing ball attendees. Bind good; hinges intact. Illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham in a unique silhouette style; features b&w and several silhouettes decorated in red, gold, and black. Several full-page color spreads over two pages. Original greyish-beige pictorial wrapper, black cover and spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub, acid-free mends to back; 7/6 net at spine area, protected in new clear sleeve. Front panel features stylized titles with large silhouette design of Cinderella in rags plopped on stool with broom. Very good titled spine area. Back panel features extensive list of "Beautiful Gift Books, and Other Fine Gift Books" from William Heinemann. Finally, what appears to be original black slip-case is present; moderate rub, corner wear. Rare very good signed first edition in same original dust wrapper in slip-case. Illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham in a unique silhouette style; features b&w and several silhouettes decorated in red, gold, and black. Includes one additional full-page illustration of Cinderella standing before giant orange pumpkin that would become the carriage. Several full-page spreads over two pages. From the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature comes this tale of Cinderella. One of the most famous and beloved of all the folk tale classics is adapted here by C. S. Evans in collaboration with Rackham to create one of the most wonderful editions of any fairy tale. Rackham creates a fantasy world of crisp silhouette images to depict step-sisters, footmen, nobles, and other characters from the fable of an orphan girl's transformation into a princess. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the premier illustrators of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, he developed a very individual style that was to influence a whole generation of children and artists. His haunting humour and dream-like romance enhance the enchantment of Cinderella. "It is immediately clear that Rackham is a master of the medium (silhouette), being able to evoke character and humour by profile and gesture alone, and allowing the two dimensional effect of his pen work to lead the reader through the book and keep the story going." - Latimore & Haskell Printed at The Complete Press, West Norwood, London. 110 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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