Midsummer Night's Dream

5b William Shakespeare, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. London: Heinemann, 1929. SIGNED by Illustrator with original drawing.

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Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a timeless romantic comedy weaving together the worlds of lovers, fairies, and rustic actors in a night of enchantment and mischief.

This beautifully illustrated edition features 40 exquisite color plates by Arthur Rackham, whose dreamlike, intricate style perfectly captures the play’s magical atmosphere. First published in 1908, this edition remains a favorite among collectors and admirers of both Shakespeare and Rackham’s legendary artistry. This is a presentation copy from Rackham given to his nurse, Madge Morley.

Description

Blue cloth and gilt lettering and vignettes. Includes a full page original drawing of Bottom, Puck and fairies, inscribed by the artist, "To Nurse Morley from her obstinate (so it is alleged!) but grateful patient, Arthur Rackham, Limpsfield, 1938." Forty color plates mounted under tissue guards, plus black and white drawings. Marks on spine, minimal fraying at edges of spine with faded color on top edge of pages. Corners bumped and small dent on lower board. Slight foxing throughout pages. Very good condition overall.