1925 1st ed Knave of Hearts Maxfield Parrish Illustrated ART Fable L. Saunders
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1925 1st ed Knave of Hearts Maxfield Parrish Illustrated ART Fable L. Saunders
Louise Saunders, wife of editor Max Perkins, editor of Scribners publishing, teamed with one of the most popular illustrators, Maxwell Perkins to create this unforgettable fable. Parrish worked for three years on the paintings for Knave of Hearts. He built an elaborate castle model in his workroom for the illustrations of the book.
"Not until 1920 did [Parrish] agree to illustrate what was to become one of the most valuable childrens books ever published, Louise Saunderss Knave of Hearts.” (Alma Gilbert, Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks, pp. 49-52)
This 1925 edition is filled with colorful illustrations and decorative painting cover boards.
Item number: #19945
Price: $599
SAUNDERS. Louise
The Knave of Hearts
Racine, Wis.: Artists and Writers Guild, ©1925. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
Unpaginated
Full-page, colored illustrations throughout
Language: English
Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
Size: ~12.75in X 11in (32cm x 27.5cm)
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Louise Saunders, wife of editor Max Perkins, editor of Scribners publishing, teamed with one of the most popular illustrators, Maxwell Perkins to create this unforgettable fable. Parrish worked for three years on the paintings for Knave of Hearts. He built an elaborate castle model in his workroom for the illustrations of the book.
"Not until 1920 did [Parrish] agree to illustrate what was to become one of the most valuable childrens books ever published, Louise Saunderss Knave of Hearts.” (Alma Gilbert, Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks, pp. 49-52)
This 1925 edition is filled with colorful illustrations and decorative painting cover boards.
Item number: #19945
Price: $599
SAUNDERS. Louise
The Knave of Hearts
Racine, Wis.: Artists and Writers Guild, ©1925. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
Unpaginated
Full-page, colored illustrations throughout
Language: English
Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
Size: ~12.75in X 11in (32cm x 27.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
19945
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1925 1st ed Knave of Hearts Maxfield Parrish Illustrated ART Fable L. Saunders
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