1891 WALTER CRANE Art 1st/1st Queen Summer Tourney of Lily & Rose ILLUSTRATED
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1891 WALTER CRANE Art 1st/1st Queen Summer Tourney of Lily & Rose ILLUSTRATED
“Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose” is an evocative poem penned by the illustrious English artist, Walter Crane. Initially serialized in “The English Illustrated Magazine” in 1885, the poem, spanning 144 verses, paints a picture of Earths rejuvenation. The book is adorned with 40 pages of intricate illustrations and decorative borders, emphasizing Cranes belief in the unity of text and image.
Walter Crane, a pivotal figure in the late 19th-century childrens literature realm, introduced vibrant, garden-themed motifs in many of his works. Part of the Arts and Crafts movement, Cranes vast repertoire includes paintings, illustrations, and decorative arts, making him a significant voice not just in literature but in the broader artistic community. Among his self-written and illustrated poetic works, “Queen Summer” stands alongside “The Sirens Three” and “Renascence”.
Item number: #41348
Price: $499
CRANE, Walter
Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose. Penned & Portrayed by Walter Crane.
London; Paris; Melbourne: Cassell and Co., LTD., 1891. First Edition. First Printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
40
Each page includes a color illustration
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Size: ~11.25in X 8.25in (28.5cm x 21cm)
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“Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose” is an evocative poem penned by the illustrious English artist, Walter Crane. Initially serialized in “The English Illustrated Magazine” in 1885, the poem, spanning 144 verses, paints a picture of Earths rejuvenation. The book is adorned with 40 pages of intricate illustrations and decorative borders, emphasizing Cranes belief in the unity of text and image.
Walter Crane, a pivotal figure in the late 19th-century childrens literature realm, introduced vibrant, garden-themed motifs in many of his works. Part of the Arts and Crafts movement, Cranes vast repertoire includes paintings, illustrations, and decorative arts, making him a significant voice not just in literature but in the broader artistic community. Among his self-written and illustrated poetic works, “Queen Summer” stands alongside “The Sirens Three” and “Renascence”.
Item number: #41348
Price: $499
CRANE, Walter
Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose. Penned & Portrayed by Walter Crane.
London; Paris; Melbourne: Cassell and Co., LTD., 1891. First Edition. First Printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
40
Each page includes a color illustration
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Size: ~11.25in X 8.25in (28.5cm x 21cm)
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!
41348
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1891 WALTER CRANE Art 1st/1st Queen Summer Tourney of Lily & Rose ILLUSTRATED
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