First edition book titled ‘King Albert’s Book: A Tribute to the Belgian King and People from Representative Men and Women Throughout the World’ edited by Hall Caine

King Albert’s Book was published in 1914 by The Daily Telegraph as a tribute to King Albert I of Belgium and the Belgian people during World War I, following Germany’s invasion of Belgium. The book was a charitable effort featuring contributions from prominent writers, artists, and composers of the era, with illustrations by renowned artists including Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Kay Nielsen. Proceeds from the book’s sale were donated to Belgian war relief funds.

This book is highly valued by collectors of World War I memorabilia, illustrated books, and those interested in early 20th-century publishing history. The presence of illustrations by Golden Age illustrators like Rackham and Dulac makes it particularly desirable to collectors of illustrated books and fine art prints. The book represents a significant moment in cultural history when the artistic community rallied to support a humanitarian cause, making it both historically important and artistically significant.