This is a collectable limited edition early cope of UNDINE. It is a signed copy - and bears the original Rackham's signature (as photographed).
Yes! WE CAN SHIP TO CHINA! And this will cost £26 for International Signed for and Insured Parcels. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.
It is adapted from the German by W.L. Courtney - and the text here is by F.H. de La Motte Fouque. All the illustrations are by Arthur Rackham.
This rare book is the first edition, published in London, and is of a small edition of only 1,000 signed and numbered copies. It was published by William Heinemann, London in 1909.
It is in nice condition with a hardback ivory vellum cover with gold illustration on the front (the gilding on the front cover is slightly rubbed). Sadly, the vellum has discoloured over the years - this is common on these vellum-covered issues. I am sure that this could be sorted out by a book conservator. It has also lost its closure silk ribbon ties - again these are easy to replace.
This volume contains 15 tipped-in colour illustrations (mounted on brown paper) complete with tissue guards with legends, and also has numerous vignette text illustrations. It has 136 pages.
This is copy No. 333 of 1000. It was signed by Rackham in pen.
Undines or Ondines often appear in European folklore as fairy-like creatures or water spirits. They are said to be able to only gain a soul by marrying a man and bearing his child. This aspect has made them a popular motif in romantic and tragic literature.
This issue is generally a fine clean copy. It is probably for a more specialist collector, It is a lovely book offered at a very fair price. The marking to the vellum cover has been taken into consideration with the pricing. I have photographed all the colour plates and some of the headers etc - I have added a lot of images for your inspection.
UK Postage will be capped at just over £10 - this will be for Special Next Day Delivery with the Royal Mail.
International Tracked postage will be in the region of £25. If you wish this book posted to China or Japan - please let me know and I can set up a special shipping profile to allow you to order and pay.