[ Parrish, Maxfield ].

The Knave of Hearts. With pictures by Maxfield Parrish.

New York: Scribner's, 1925. First edition of the book that is generally considered the most outstanding example of the art of Parrish’s book illustration. Parrish’s biographer, Coy Ludwig states: “ the illustrations, printed in rich colors...were the highest quality reproductions that could be had.” (Ludwig, p. 48). [6], 46, [1], [1, blank] pp. Spiral-bound issue, in color pictorial wrappers. Full and partial-page color illustrations throughout, pictorial endpapers (twenty-six illustrations in all). Quarto. Item #15193

Price: $650.00