Prince Darling and Other Stories (Longman's Supplemental Readers Fairy Tale books)

Lang, Andrew (Editor); Ford, H. J. (Illustrator); Hood, G. P. Jacomb (Illustrator)

Verlag: Longmans, Green and Co., London/New York, 1890

Beschreibung

Lovely little volume from Longman's Fairy Tale collection, compiled by Andrew Lang based on stories from his "Blue Fairy Book,'' one in a series of "color" fairy tale books that he did around the turn of the 20th century. In 216 pages, with pronunciation guide in an Appendix so that young readers could practice new words. Stunning pen-and-ink drawings by H. J. Ford & G. P. Jacomb Hood throughout, including frontispiece. Scarce, OCLC reporting only 2 copies worldwide (2024). A FIRST EDITION from 1890 (unknown printing), this small 12mo (5" x 7") has bright blue cloth-covered boards stamped with an intricate image & lettering in black to front & spine. Condition is VG: very clean & bright, with significant bumping to all corners & spine tips, no cloth loss. Former owner's name & "1894" date in pencil inside front cover, else, pages lightly tanned & completely unmarked aside from some offsetting/foxing in Appendix & atop a few other pages (photo 3). Binding strong & straight, front hinge starting. No DJ, as issued. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 024455

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Prince Darling and Other Stories (Longman's ...

Verlag: Longmans, Green and Co., London/New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1890

Einband: Hardcover

Illustrator: Ford, H. J.; Hood, G. P. Jacomb

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: First Edition