The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault (1922)

Designs by Harry Clarke

On the left, we show an example of the 1st Edition of The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault that retains the original blue- and black-stamped and illustrated cream cloth cover. That binding is the variant associated with books carrying the Harrap citation.     To the right, we show the variant binding typical of those 1st Editions that were assigned the Dodge citation.

The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault was co-published by George G Harrap & Co. Ltd (London) and Dodge

Publishing Co. (New York) in 1922. Regardless of the publishing citation, all copies of the 1st Edition were

printed by Turnbull & Spears (Edinburgh).

Clarke produced a sumptuous variety of illustrations for this commission, including 12 colour images, a further

12 major monotone illustrations and a range of marginal monotone images for decorations including the Titles

and Chapter headings and end-pieces.

Throughout, Clarke provides a wonderful interpretation of some classic tales by Perrault, including: "Little Red

Riding Hood"; "The Fairies"; "Bluebeard"; "The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest"; "Puss in Boots"; "Cinderella; or,

The Little Glass Slipper"; "Riquet with the Tuft"; "Little Thumb"; "The Ridiculous Wishes"; and "Donkey-Skin".

Our Greeting Cards and Reproduction Prints

For connoisseurs of Clarke's work, w have prepared sets of 12 Greeting Cards displaying colour images from his designs for The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.             Code: HC FTCP CS(12) Price: US$60.00

Similarly, we have prepared sets of 12 Greeting Cards displaying the major monotone images from Clarke's designs for The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault and on the right, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.             Code: HC FTCP MS(12) Price: US$60.00

When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-on plates - in hommage to the hand-crafted

approach typical of prestige illustrated publications produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is

hand-finished, with the image presented on Ivory card stock (in the case of the colour illustrations) or White card stock

(in the case of the monotone illustrations) with an accompanying envelope. On the rear of each card we also present

some information about Harry Clarke and the profiled illustration. We have left the interior of the cards blank so that

you may write your own personal message.

Each of our large format reproductions are prepared with archival quality materials and processes to ensure many

years of enjoyment. In addition, our reproductions are accompanied by explanatory material relating to Harry Clarke

and the profiled illustration.

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In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful examples of the art of Harry Clarke.

The colour illustrations

Little Red Riding Hood "Where does your Grandmother live?" asked the wolf.	The Fairies Madam must get her own water.	Bluebeard Unfortunately the rich man had a blue beard.	The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest Then an old farmer took her orders.
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The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest He sees the young Princess on the bed.	Puss in Boots The Marquis presented the Princess to the poor.	Cinderella; or, The Glass Slipper The best hairdresser had come.	Cinderella; or, The Glass Slipper Cinderella and her Prince. (Frontispiece)
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Riquet with the Tuft Riquet with the Tuft appeared to her like a normal man.	Little Tom Thumb He led them home again.	The Ridiculous Wishes A long thick sausage came shuffling along up to her.	Donkey-Skin Curiosity caused him to peek through the key-hole.
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The major monotone illustrations

The Fairies "What is this I see?" said the mother.	Bluebeard "Where is the key to the secret chamber?"	The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest The youngest fairy actor came through the curtain magically.	The Sleeping Beauty in the Forest I want them served in Robert sauce!.
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Cinderella; or, The Glass Slipper Overjoyed, Cinderella drove away.	Cinderella; or, The Glass Slipper She left one of the glass slippers that was picked up by the Prince.	Riquet with the Tuft "I can easily end your despair," said Riquet.	Little Thumb Little Thumb swam through the air with the seven-league-boots.
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The Ridiculous Wishes Jupiter appeared to him among lightning bolts.	The Ridiculous Wishes This new face did not improve its beauty.	Donkey-Skin A dress showing the colour of the Moon.	Donkey-Skin He had decided these two would marry.
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