This particular picture is by late local peg maltby, one of australias famous fairy painters from the classic local period early last century, and this original is still stunningly bright and clean. In 1943 she exhibited paintings that were made into a book peg s fairy book 1944 went into five editions, sold over 180,000 copies and has been reissued by angus and robertson. This is an original page book plate from the vintage book and not a modern copy or reproduction. Peg maltby s fairy folk peg maltby gilbert williams dance of the red dragonflies. Part of an early childrens book about fairies by peg maltby australian 18991985 with one of the illustrations entitled a fairy crossing a spiders web whist another daffs his cap poster print by peg. Peg maltbys fairy folk in 2020 art, vintage fairies, maltby. Maltby, peg pegs fairy book, murfett pty ltd, 1946, paperboards.
Pegs fairy book special gift edition by peg maltby. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. I found out about peg s fairy book when researching childrens book illustrators and this authorillustrators name kept popping up. We have provided the new, used, outofprint, and antiquarian independent bookseller with a full ecommerce bookstore solution since 2001. Our database has art auction market prices for peg maltby, australia and other australian and new zealand artists covering the last 40 years sales. Peg s fairy book chrislands provides an easy and affordable solution to operating your own online store. Pick up is available from ringwood east 254487904462. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Tarrant for the book forest fairies marion st john webb vintage illustration fairies hard at work greeting card featuring three fairies working hard to paint a mushroom while one little fairy is snoozing away underneath. Maltby, accompanied by a copy of peg s fairy book of which the cover illustration is a related work, 30 x 22. Peg maltby s works have the enchantment and wonder of mystical landscapes, in which she reveals the fairies at the bottom of her garden, created by her extraordinary imagination. Peg maltby little thumbeline charlotte bird alice peg s fairy book. Dust jacket has a tear at the top and some creasing to edges.
Peg maltby s fairy folk discover the value of your art. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia. Its full page color illustrations for each original little fairy tale makes this book a. Australia list all works toadstool mansion by peg maltby. Charlotte bird at the wee folks fair arthur rackham fairies along the serpentine click on me to visit fairies along the serpentine. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
Shown here are peg maltby s illustrations for brigadier hugh r. Peg s fairy book by peg maltby 1961 by tribecasvintage on etsy, faeries and little folk. Large format, red cloth spine and cream boards with red title and design to front. Buy peg s fairy book by peg maltby online at alibris. Pegs fairy book peg maltby special gift edition 1976. Please look at the pictures as they form part of the description. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Maltby established a gallery to exhibit her work at olinda, near melbourne.
Aug 22, 2009 peg maltby was born in england, and youll see a significant british influence in her work. Peg maltby is an australian treasure as is her 1944 fairy book. This 1976 reprint has a secure place on my keepers bookshelf. Peg maltby died in 1984, being survived by two sons and two daughters. A fairy crossing a spiders web whist another daffs his cap. Pegs fairy book by maltby, peg written and illustrated by book description australia. Pegs fairy book by peg maltby fairy magic, vintage. Buy online, view images and see past prices for maltby, peg. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This beautiful lilac flower fairy vintage print by cicely mary barker was printed c. Melbourne published pegs fairy book, written and illustrated by peg maltby. Beautiful fullpage colour illustrations throughout. Pegs fairy book by maltby, peg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Peg maltby 18991984 pumpkin cottage ink and watercolour on card signed lower right. Peg maltby, agnes newberry, 1899 1984 pegs fairy book published by murfett pty. Its full page color illustrations for each original little fairy tale makes this book a treat. Apr 08, 2016 fairy dust fairy land fairy tales magical creatures fantasy creatures jm barrie dragons fairy pictures elves and fairies faeries and little folk. This print is guaranteed to be an early printing and over 50 years old.
Maltby rose to fame with the publication of peg s fairy book, published by muffetts in 1944 and selling over 180,000 copies in five editions. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Peg maltby s fairy folk i love the aussie creatures in this one. See more ideas about vintage fairies, fairy tales and fairy land. Fairies painting toadstool illustration by margaret w. A fairy crossing a spiders web whist another daffs his cap poster print by peg maltby 18 x 24 part of an early childrens book about fairies by peg maltby australian 18991985 with one of the illustrations entitled a fairy crossing a spiders web whist another daffs his cap. Part of an early childrens book about fairies by peg maltby australian 18991985 with one of the illustrations entitled a fairy crossing a spiders web whist another daffs his cap poster print by peg free shipping by amazon usually ships within 2 to 3 days. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Playing in the snow peg maltby rare illustrated books. This book was very popular being reprinted several times. The rare inclusion of a native koala in the composition gives this particular watercolour by peg maltby an important little place in australian art history. The woodland animals and gentle countryside are much more evident in her illustrations than in may gibbs, for example, although some of her later work shows a large contribution from gibbs herself with kookaburras and even nut babies. Pegs fairybook 97802074166 by maltby, peg and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.