1924 First Edition - The Valley of Color-Days Illustrated by Alice Bolam Preston
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Author: Helen B. Sandwell. Illustrated by Alice Bolam Preston.
Title: The Valley of Color-Days.
Publisher: Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1924. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 x 6 inches.
Pages: vi-299 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine publisher's original bright blue pictorial cloth binding, beautifully decorated in orange, yellow, and dark blue with a fairy scene on the front cover and gilt title on the spine (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated throughout with 6 vibrant, full-page color plates by Alice Bolam Preston. (Complete).
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: This First Edition of The Valley of Color-Days is a dazzling and imaginative children’s fantasy written by Helen B. Sandwell and brought to life through the enchanting illustrations of Alice Bolam Preston. This American fairy tale explores a magical world populated by fairies, moonlit adventures, and whimsical creatures, steeped in the traditions of early 20th-century fantasy literature. The book is notable for its striking visual aesthetic, both in cover design and interior artwork, making it a favorite among collectors of fairy-tale and golden age illustrated books.
The author: Helen B. Sandwell was a Canadian-American writer best known for this singular and richly imaginative contribution to children’s literature. While little is known about her literary career beyond this work, The Valley of Color-Days stands as a testament to her lyrical storytelling and inventive world-building.
The illustrator: Alice Bolam Preston (1888–1958) was a prominent American illustrator celebrated for her contributions to children’s literature in the 1920s. Known for her delicate, highly stylized Art Nouveau influence and meticulous linework, Preston’s work graced several classic children’s books. Her imaginative renderings in The Valley of Color-Days are among her finest, echoing the magic of Rackham and Dulac while maintaining a uniquely American charm.