Arthur Rackham “Mary Colven” Vintage Book Plate – 1919

Authentic vintage book page, not a scanned reproduction, in quality vintage condition.
o tears or writing or folds. Measures: Full page - 8.5 x 11.75 inches tall Illustration(s) - approx. 6.5 x 9 inches tall Please note: This is an authentic vintage art book page, not a reprint or reproduction. It may have some signs of age, but this adds to the unique charm. The image(s) may not be centered on the page and there may be text below the illustrations detailing what the image is. About Mr. Rackham (as read on Wikipedia): Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the 'Golden Age' of British book illustration which roughly encompassed the years from 1890 until the end of the First World War. During that period, there was a strong market for high quality illustrated books which typically were given as Christmas gifts. Many of Rackham's books were produced in a de luxe limited edition, often vellum bound and usually signed, as well as a smaller, less ornately bound quarto 'trade' edition. This was sometimes followed by a more modestly presented octavo edition in subsequent years for particularly popular books. The onset of the war in 1914 curtailed the market for such quality books, and the public's taste for fantasy and fairies also declined in the 1920s.Arthur Rackham's works have become very popular since his death, both in North America and Britain. His images have been widely used by the greeting card industry and many of his books are still in print or have been recently available in both paperback and hardback editions. His original drawings and paintings are keenly sought at the major international art auction houses. SHIPPING: Your prints will be shipped promptly in a sturdy kraft shipping tube, by USPS Ground Advantage.