1918 Rare First Edition - The Springtide of Life, Poems of Childhood illustrated by Arthur Rackham.(Description) Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Title: The Springtide of Life: Poems of Childhood by Algernon Charles Swinburne with a Preface by Edmund Goose. Language: Text in English. Publisher: London, William Heinemann, no date (1918). FIRST RACKHAM ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Size: 10 " X 7. 5 ". Pages: ix 132 pages. Binding: Attractive and fine full dark green morocco leather binding with raised bands and gilt titles

The author: Jean-Baptiste de Santeul (1630-1697) was a French poet known for his Latin hymns

one was a colorful book for young children

was translated into many languages and became popular during the 17th century

"Sleeping Beauty" ("Dornröschen")

Ganier Freres

"--Jean-Baptiste Colbert - A French statesman and chief financial advisor to Louis XIV who instituted numerous economic reforms and administrative improvements during his tenure

The Hare and his Wife

Enright's artistic talents shone brightly in her own right

Pages: 328 pages

first published in 1892

overall slightly wornd and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover

The poetry and narrative combined with the exquisite illustrations make this book a rare gem for collectors and a delightful read for those who cherish the magic of storytelling