1869 Scarce First Edition ~ Legends from Fairy Land by Anna Bache.

Author:  Mrs. Anna Bache.
Title: Legends from Fairy Land by Anna Bache.
Publisher: Philadelphia, Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1869. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" X 4.5"
Pages: 172 pages.
Binding: Good to very good original full-cloth binding with gilt decorated spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, sunned, and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful frontispiece and the illustrated title page.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: This scarce 1869 First edition of Legends of Fairy Land by Mrs. Anna Bache is a charming collection of fairy tales, each filled with the enchantment and moral lessons typical of Victorian-era children's literature. The stories include "The Rival Fairies," "The Needle and the Rosebush: A Fable," "Woman's Wit; or, The Captive Princess," "The Three Talismans; or, The Enchanted Fig-Tree," "Roland and May; or, The Transformations," and "The King's Promise; or, Faint Heart never won Fair Lady." These tales capture the imagination and transport readers to a world of magic and adventure. The book is a delightful artifact for collectors and those interested in 19th-century literature and Fairy Tales.

The author: Mrs. Anna Bache was a writer known for her contributions to children's literature during the Victorian era. Her works typically reflect the era's style and values, characterized by an emphasis on imagination, morality, and the didactic purpose of storytelling.