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Duncan Carse Collection
As you make your way through this page, you will have
the opportunity to consider wonderful vintage images
from Duncan Carse that are held in our collection.
The contributions from Duncan Carse are drawn from his illustrations shown on pristine 1st Edition plates for titles
including:
They contain wonderful and powerful images.
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
Carse 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
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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 Duncan Carse
Duncan Carse was an English artist and book illustrator
who is associated with the British Fairy School of art. He is believed
to have contributed suites of illustrations to just two
books in his career - both published in 1912: Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
(published by A & C Black [London]); and
Dewdrops from Fairyland
(published by Frederick Warne & Co [London]).
He died in 1938.
Dewdrops from Fairyland (1912)
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A rare copy of Lucy M Scott's
Dewdrios from Fairyland - illustrated by Carse and published
by Frederick Warne & Co (London and New York) in 1912.
Printing was undertaken by Billing
and Sons Ltd (Guildford).
To
the left, we show an example with the original
navy- and gilt-decorated blue
cloth cover.
On the right, we show Title Page
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Dewdrops from Fairyland
is a collection of stories purportedly written by Lucy M
Scott while she was aged between nine and ten.
The short introduction provides
an assurance to that effect from her parents, Major
General Douglas A Scott and May Scott (a delightful
Edwardian-period touch):
These stories were written
by our little daughter Lucy between the
ages of nine and ten.
She has produced them from
time to time, entirely unaided. As the
interest of the book so
much depends upon its authenticity, we have
been asked to five this
assurance to the public.
To the right, we
show the introduction
and assurance
provided by Lucy's parents.
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Those stories include: "Silver Wings' Visit to Earth"; "Tiger-Lily
Sprite"; "The Last Bee of Summer"; "The Immortal Baby";
"The Witch and the
Goblin"; "When the Sun and Moon met"; "The First Rose Beetle";
"A Blackberry Tale"; and
"Mrs Nightingale's Evening Party".
Carse has produced a wonderful suite of colour and
monotone illustrations to accompany the tales written by Scott.
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End Paper
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 1
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$12
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End Paper
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 2
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$12
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Frontispiece
Oh, what did she see?
Code: ADC DF 3
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$48
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Title Page
Monotone Illustration
(also shown with "The First Rose
Beetle"
Code: ADC DF 4
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Silver Wings' Visit to Earth
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 5
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Silver Wings' Visit to Earth
You will float on the air like a
bubble
Code: ADC DF 6
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Silver Wings' Visit to Earth
She quickly singled out Silver
Wings
Code: ADC DF 7
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Silver Wings' Visit to Earth
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 8
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Tiger-Lily Sprite
A beautiful golden gate seemed
to form in the sky
Code: ADC DF 9
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$48
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Tiger-Lily Sprite
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 10
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Tiger-Lily Sprite
The third day they found a
beautiful one
Code: ADC DF 11
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Tiger-Lily Sprite
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 12
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Last Bee of Summer
That's what comes of working so
much!
Code: ADC DF 13
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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The Last Bee of Summer
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 14
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Last Bee of Summer
I often go up to the window and
watch them at their meals
Code: ADC DF 15
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Last Bee of Summer
Like getting food for the Queen
Code: ADC DF 16
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Last Bee of Summer
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 17
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Immortal Baby
Playing with the little green
crabs
Code: ADC DF 18
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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The Immortal Baby
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 19
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Immortal Baby
For ever and ever the hungry
waves
Code: ADC DF 20
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Immortal Baby
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 21
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Witch and the Goblin
The head of a tutor and the hair
of a governess
Code: ADC DF 22
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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The Immortal Baby
For ever and ever the hungry
waves
Code: ADC DF 23
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The Immortal Baby
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 24
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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When the Sun and the Moon met
A pale yellow round ball floated
from behind a cloud
Code: ADC DF 25
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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When the Sun and the Moon met
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 26
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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When the Sun and the Moon met
"'Tis the Moon," he whispered to
the nodding flowers
Code: ADC DF 27
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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When the Sun and the Moon met
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 28
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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The First Rose Beetle
At the Flower Show they were
much praised
Code: ADC DF 29
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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The First Rose Beetle
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 30
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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A
Blackberry Tale
Oh, bother
the wind! I can't reach these blackberries
Code: ADC DF 31
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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A
Blackberry Tale
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 32
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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A
Blackberry Tale
He is resting! I could not
awaken him
Code: ADC DF 33
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Blackberry Tale
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 34
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Mrs Nightingale's Evening Party
"But how are we to get there"
asked Peterkin
Code: ADC DF 35
10 x 15" Reproduction:
US$36
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Mrs Nightingale's Evening Party
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 36
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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Mrs Nightingale's Evening Party
Monotone Illustration
Code: ADC DF 37
15 x 10" Reproduction:
US$12
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