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1897 Rare book - A New Book Of The Fairies By Beatrice Harraden illustrated by Edith D. Lupton.
(Description)
Author: Beatrice Harraden. Edith D. Lupton, illustrator.
Title: A New Book Of The Fairies.
Publisher: London, Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Limited, 1897. New Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages : xii-178 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, Sunday school handwritten book prize on the first end paper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the full-page and intext illustrations by Edith D. Lupton.
Estimate : (USD 200 - USD 250).
The book: " A rare 1897 new edition of "A New Book Of The Fairies" by Beatrice Harraden, published by Griffith Farran Browne & Co. Limited, London. This collection of fairy tales is beautifully bound in original gilt-decorated full cloth, a binding that adds significant aesthetic appeal. The book is further enhanced by the illustrations of Edith D. Lupton, offering a visual representation of the enchanting fairy stories.
Contents include The Bread Fairies, The Soot Fairies, The Fire Fairies, The Picture Fairies, The Flower Fairies, The Music Fairies, The Human Fairies, and others. "
The author: Beatrice Harraden (1864–1936) was a British writer and suffragette known for her novels and children’s stories. Her writing often reflected the sensibilities of the late Victorian era, characterized by a blend of romanticism and realism.
The illustrator: Edith D. Lupton was known for her detailed and charming illustrations, particularly in children's books. Her artwork in this collection likely captures the magical and whimsical essence of the fairy tales, enhancing the reader's experience.