Shakespeare, William The Tempest. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham London: William Heinemann, [1926] A lovely book, of which Hudson notes, "In 1926 an excitingly original edition of The Tempest showed Rackham experimenting in a simplified dramatic technique that was refreshingly and effectively 'modern'". A rare and unusual Rackham (RACKHAM, ARTHUR) Deluxe edition with extra colored plate, No. 389 of an entire edition of 560 copies, 260 reserved for America. Signed by Rackham on the limitation page. Lg 8vo (11-3/4 x 9-1/4 inches). With 21 mounted color plates and 25 other illustrations; 185 text pp. Publisher's binding of vellum-type boards, gilt, with gilt vellum spine, t.e.g., others uncut, in slightly worn dust wrapper (spine darkened); internally fine, text pages mostly unopened. Custom cloth slipcase. Hudson p. 119 et seq Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 214685    inquire

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