Arthur Rackham collection, 1831-1996, undated, bulk 1890-1938.

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Arthur Rackham collection, 1831-1996, undated, bulk 1890-1938.

This collection contains correspondence, original artwork, and ephemera by or relating to the illustrator Arthur Rackham. The majority of the correspondence is written by Arthur Rackham, with one letter written by his wife Edyth. Significant correspondents include Frank P. Harris and Mrs. M.H. Spielmann. Artwork and ephemera make up the bulk of the collection. The artwork consists of original artwork for the many works he illustrated. There is a large amount of material from To the Other Side, and a few items from his other more famous works including Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, and The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. Ephemera includes printed greeting cards, bookplates, photographs, advertisements, and auction catalogs.

20.19 linear feet.

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Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department

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Rhodes, Thomas R., 1904-

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Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939

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Epithet: painter and illustrator British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000613.0x000074 Arthur Rackham was born September 19, 1867, in London, England. He attended Lambeth School of Art and married an artist, Edyth Starkie, both contributing to his renowned success as a reputable artists/illustrator. Contributing to over seventy titles, Rackham's name appeared in partnership with authors such as Jonathan Swift, Washin...

Rackham, Edyth (British portraitist, born 1867-1941)

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Harris, Frank P.

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Spielmann, M. H. (Mabel Henrietta), 1862-1938

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Mabel Henrietta (Samuel) Spielmann was born August 31, 1862 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, the daughter of Edwin Louis Samuel and Clara Samuel. She counted amongst her siblings: Sir Stuart Montagu Samuel, Bt.; Dennis Edwin Samuel; Gilbert Ellis Samuel and Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel. Educated in Brussels, Spielmann was a well-known children's book author. In addition to her children's books, Spielmann wrote about the life and work of Charlotte Brontë, and about the history of art. S...