Goblin Market. by Christina Rossetti illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant - 1912

Author: Christina Rossetti illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant.
Title: Goblin Market.
Publisher: London, George Routledge & Sons, Limited, no date (1912). First Deluxe Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6" X 4.5".
Pages: 45 pages.
Binding: Very good Deluxe original suede flexible binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing throughout - as shown, gift note of a previous 1919 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the eight wonderful tipped-in full-page illustrations by Margaret W. Tarrant.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies in this deluxe edition available for sale worldwide).

The book: A scarce first deluxe edition of "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti, magnificently illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant. This enchanting poem, first published in 1862, is a masterpiece of Victorian literature, exploring themes of temptation, sacrifice, and redemption through the tale of two sisters' encounter with goblins selling forbidden fruit. This 1912 deluxe edition is especially prized for its sumptuous suede binding and the inclusion of Tarrant's captivating tipped-in illustrations, which bring Rossetti's narrative to vivid life. The all edges gilt and the protective mylar cover further contribute to the edition's luxurious presentation.