Walter Crane: Carnations Personified

Victorian volume abounds in old-fashioned charm, with 40 captivating full-color depictions of ethereal figures clad in flowery garments, each of which appears with a whimsical verse. A treasure for admirers of fine book illustration; great for lovers of flowers, fairies, make-believe. ...more

Magnificent collection of medieval illustrations and decorations created by famed Victorian-era artist to illustrate a sumptuous limited edition of The Faerie Queene, Edmund Spenser’s 16th-century allegorical epic poem. Over 300 superb images—including full-page plates, headpieces, tailpieces, borders, vignettes and decorative initials—depict dashing knights, lovely maidens, dragons, unicorns, angels, and a ...more