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First edition of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' published by Heinemann (London) 1908. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham



The Binding

For sale is a copy of Arthur Rackham's classic version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. This book has very recently been re-bound and comes housed in a custom made solander box to keep it safe and free from damage.

*It is fully bound in Harmatan finest light orange goatskin leather with burgundy Morocco grain leather inlays (front and back). Finished with decoration and frames in burgundy foil.

*Spine labels have been made with the same burgundy Morocco goatskin and blocked in orange foil.

*The original book block has been re-backed and strengthened with linen and an Oxford hollow. 

*There are headbands to the head and tail of the book and a marker ribbon. 

*Five raised bands have been created on the spine of the book with the date blocked in burgundy to the tail. 

*The end-papers have been made using handmade marbled paper.


The Solander Box

*Quarter bound with burgundy Morocco grain goatskin leather. The spine of the book has been curved to give the appearance of a book when it sits on your bookshelf. 

*The case boards and trays are covered with burgundy Colorado cloth. Inside, the original front board and spine of the book have been inlaid to the large tray and spine.

*Five raised bands have been created on the spine to match the rebound book and labels have been made using the same light orange Harmatan leather blocked in burgundy.


The Book

134 pages with frontispiece and tissue guard. 39 further tipped in illustrations, all complete with printed tissue guards. Some spotting to first few pages and very occasionally throughout the book. The edges of the book have been lightly brushed to remove the dust and dirt accumulated over the years.


Free postage worldwide. A 24 hour courier will deliver to UK buyers and a signature will be needed on delivery. Worldwide will be delivered by international courier service.



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