First Edition, published 1907. Immerse yourself in an incredible world of macabre and whimsical fairy tales with 'The Ingoldsby Legends'. Illustrated by the masterful Arthur Rackham, this collection of fantastic stories is perfect for fans of the fantasy genre. Beautifully illustrated endpapers and plates throughout.
Thomas Ingoldsby is the pen-name of Richard Harris Barham, a priest at the Chapel Royal, who delighted Victorian readers with his stories. Illustrator Arthur Rackham needs no introduction and his frightening witches, looming trees, amusing monks, pretty maidens and enchanting scenes are all here for you to enjoy.
4to, pp. xix, [1], 549, [1] p., [36] leaves of illustrated plates including 24 mounted plates on olive paper. Top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. Olive green cloth boards with gilt embossed design and title on cover and spine. Some marks to upper and lower cover. Top and bottom edges of spine rubbed. Slight fray at front joint. Internal pages slightly yellowed but clean and unmarked. Binding tight.
