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Limited first edition of children's poetry by Charles Swinburne, entitled ''The Springtide of Life'', signed by its illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham illustrated many classics, including ''Gulliver's Travels'', ''Rip Van Winkle'' and ''Sleeping Beauty''. Published by William Heinemann: London: 1918, compilation is numbered 102 of 765, with Rackham signing the front free endpaper. Bound in white boards with gilt lettering, and housed in a blue cloth slipcase. Runs 132pp. with nine color plates and 52 black and white illustrations. Measures 9.5'' x 11''. Light shelf wear to slipcase. Very slight cocking to spine. Very good to near fine condition.
Charles Swinburne Limited First Edition of ''The Springtide of Life'' -- Signed by Illustrator Arthur Rackham
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