SIME, Sidney H. [Illustrator].

A LEGEND [in] THE IDLER Magazine, July, 1900 issue.

London: The Idler, 158, Strand, 1900. First Edition (& 1st printing). Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. Single issue of this magazine. pp i-iv, 397-486, v-vi, 487-8, vii-viii, 489-90, ix-xii; complete with all advertisements and illustrations. Includes Sidney Sime's A LEGEND, a full page black & white illustration on p. 439, plus numerous other smaller illustrations and designs throughout the text. Sime contributed numerous illustrations to THE IDLER at this time, he was soon to purchase the magazine and become its Editor (we believe that Sime was Editor from September 1900 - January 1901). Faint pencil name on front panel, minor browning, a very good to near fine copy, unrestored and in lovely condition with a complete, unchipped spine. Rare in the original wrappers. Item #313167

¶ Sidney Sime is an almost legendary name in the world of illustration. He grew from poverty and obscurity to become ‘the Greatest Living Imaginative Artist’. Sime is mostly remembered for his fantastic artwork, especially his story illustrations for Irish fantasy author Lord Dunsany.

Price: $175.00