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Daphne Allen Collection

 

As you make your way through this page, you will have the opportunity to consider wonderful vintage images

from Daphne Allen that are held in our collection.

 

The contributions from Daphne Allen are drawn from her illustrations shown on pristine 1st Edition plates for titles

including:

They contain wonderful and powerful images.

 

One of 4 colour images

One of 11 monotone images

The Silver Birch Tree

 

As enthusiasts, while preparing these illustrations in the largest size possible, we appreciate the desirability of replicating

the line, form, colour and finish of these wonderful images just as they would have appeared to Allen. To that end,

throughout the page that follows, we have shown images optimised for reproduction in larger formats - usually in a

manner pleasing for 10 x 13" or 10 x 15" framing options. We consider those formats identified to be the largest that

allows the accurate reproduction of form, line and colour as prepared by Allen and originally printed in the

1st Edition plates. To reproduce the images, we have utilised a high definition capture and reproduction technique

and ensure that the prints are displayed with a satin finish that reproduces the visual appearance of the original plates.

 

Purchasing one, or more, of those reproductions is a simple as clicking on the "Add to Cart" buttons and following the prompts

provided for PayPal purchase.

 

We have also developed a range of Giftware that includes images reproduced on cards, infants' clothing, T-shirts and

unmatted, matted or framed prints (8x6", 10x8", 12x10", 15x10" and 30 x 20" images sizes). Pricing starts at US$4 for single

Gift Cards (US$18 for select packs of 6) and 10 x 8" prints (double-matted and framed) begin at US$60. Further details

on those reproduction images are available at the Giftware section of this site.

 

Should you wish to discuss an order, please contact us at  ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com referencing your request

with the Stock Code of the plate, or plates in question and a brief description.

 

In the meantime, enjoy browsing our selection of genuine vintage and antique plates.

 


 

The Artwork of Daphne Allen

 

Daphne Allen (1899-1985) is one of the artists associated with the Golden Age of Fantasy Illustration.

 

Born in London, Allen was undertook training from an early age from her parents - her father, Hugh Allen, himself,

was a recognised artist. This childhood tutelage provided Allen with considerable opportunity to develop as an artist

and her first exhibition occurred at the tender age of 13 and she remains one of the youngest artists to exhibit with the

Society of Women Artists.

 

As a child, suites of Allen's illustrations were published in two illustrated books, A Child's Visions and The Birth of the

Opal. At the age of 17, a third book including her illustrations was published, The Cradle of Our Lord and in her adult

life, a further very rare book including her illustrations was published, The Silver Birch Tree. Allen also contributed

illustrations of fairies and religious subjects to a number of magazines, including The Illustrated London News, The Sketch

and The Tatler.

 


 

The Silver Birch Tree (1928)

 

A rare copy of Agnes Hart's The Silver Birch Tree - illustrated by Allen and published by Brentano's Ltd. (London) in 1928.

Printing for this Edition was undertaken in Great Britain by Ebenezer Baylis & Son, Ltd. at The Trinity Press, Worcester.

 

To the left, we show an example with the original

scarce dust-jacket with applied illustrated plate.

 

On the right, we show the front cover

with silver-stamped decoration to the

original light blue cloth.

 

The Silver Birch Tree is an anthology of works from Agnes Hart that includes tales such as: "The Silver Birch Tree";

"Fairy Gold"; "Sammy, the Celluloid Swan"; "The Seventh Wave"; "The Forgotten Tune"; "Mr Rainyday and

Miss Merryweahter"; "Lambs' Tails"; "The Rocking Horse"; "The Clever Cockerel"; "The Dreamy Dragon"; "The

Strange Shadow"; and "The Cock's Comb".

 

Allen's colour illustrations for The Silver Birch Tree capture the haunting and ethereal qualities of the fairy realm with

a maturity that belies significant artistic development throughout her 20s. Those images remain, nevertheless, lovely

gems.

 

Frontispiece

Colour Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 1

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

The Silver Birch Tree

Colour Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 2

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

Fairy Gold

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 3

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

Fairy Gold

Colour Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 4

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

Sammy, the Celluloid Swan

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 5

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

The Seventh Wave

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 6

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

The Forgotten Tune

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 7

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

 

Mr Rainyday and Miss Merryweather

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 8

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$12

Lambs' Tails

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 9

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

The Rocking Horse

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 10

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

 

The Clever Cockerel

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 11

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$12

The Dreamy Dragon

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 12

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

The Dreamy Dragon

Colour Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 13

 

10 x 15" Reproduction: US$36

 

The Strange Shadow

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 14

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

The Cock's Comb

Monotone Illustration

 

 

Code: DA SBT 15

 

15 x 10" Reproduction: US$12

 


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