1881 Scarce First UK Edition - The Catskill Fairies by Virginia W. Johnson illustrated by Alfred Fredericks.

Author: Virginia W. Johnson. Alfred Fredericks, illustrator.
Title: The Catskill Fairies.
Publisher: London, C. Kegan Paul & Co., 1881. First UK Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 7".
Pages: 163 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original red pictorial cloth binding, stamped in black and gilt, with charming decorations depicting fairies among the Catskills (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1880 owner on the half-title page - as shown, small bookseller stamp on the last endpaper - as shown, rare light rust staining is present along the inner hinge on a few pages, likely due to the original staples used in the binding -  as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with numerous black-and-white engravings by Alfred Fredericks, which complement Johnson's whimsical tales, evoking the enchantment and beauty of fairy life in the Catskills.

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

The book: This beautiful First UK Edition of the Catskill Fairies by Virginia W. Johnson is a delightful collection of fairy tales set in the ethereal Catskill Mountains. Written by Johnson, who also authored Joseph the Jew and The Calderwood Secret, this volume introduces readers to enchanting tales such as The Oak-Tree Sprite, Rapp, the Gnome King, and The Fairy Regatta. Fredericks' illustrations add depth to Johnson's text, transporting readers to a magical land where fairies, sprites, and other mystical beings come to life.

The author: Virginia W. Johnson was a 19th-century American author known for her whimsical and imaginative storytelling. She specialized in works that brought folklore and fairy tales to an American setting, often exploring themes of nature and the supernatural.

The illustrator: Alfred Fredericks was a prolific illustrator in the late 1800s, known for his intricate and detailed engravings. His work in The Catskill Fairies reflects his talent for capturing both the magical and natural elements of Johnson's stories, making this volume a visually captivating experience.