Undine by de la Motte Fouque | 1909 1st Edition | Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

A rare and enchanting first edition of Undine (1909), a romantic tale of love and magic—beautifully illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. This edition, published by William Heinemann (London) and Doubleday Page & Co. (New York), is a cornerstone of early 20th-century illustrated books.

Undine tells the hauntingly romantic story of a knight who marries a mysterious water-sprite. Rackham’s illustrations perfectly capture the tale’s mystical mood, blending fairy-tale wonder with emotional depth.

Publisher: William Heinemann, London / Doubleday Page & Co., New York

Original blue cloth with elaborate gilt decoration on spine and cover.

15 mounted color plates by Arthur Rackham, each with tissue guard and caption

Cloth bright with some light rubbing to edges and corners.
Front endpapers neatly inscribed (“Emily from Aunt Amy, Xmas 1909”). A few pages with some very light foxing to front and back prelims. One tear on text page 97 foreedge. All plates clean, vibrant, and complete. Tight and sound binding. Top edges olivine.

Condition: Very Good

Size: 7 1/2” x 10”

A quintessential example of Rackham’s golden age artistry—this first edition is a treasure for collectors of illustrated books, Art Nouveau design, or German romantic literature.