1880 Rare Victorian Book - Forty Favorite Fairy Tales, Merry Tales for Little Folk Illustrated.

Author: Madame De Chatelain, editor.
Title: Merry Tales for Little Folk, Illustrated with More than Two Hundred Pictures
Publisher:  London, Charles Taylor, 22, 23 & 39, Warwick Lane, E.C., 1880. First thus.
Language: Text in English,
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: viii-447 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original dark green full-cloth binding with decorative blind stamping on the front cover and spine. Gilt lettering on the spine and cover. The cover also features a detailed illustration with title "Forty Favourite Fairy Tales with 200 Pictures." The spine title includes "Merry Tales for Little Folk" with a small figure illustration (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, gift note of a previous owner on the second blank page - as shown, light foxing, toning, and staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the 200 charming black-and-white line drawings throughout the text. These delightful illustrations, often whimsical and detailed, enrich the reading experience and bring the tales to life.

The book: Rare and lovely Victorian-era collection of fairy tales, ideal for both children and collectors of illustrated books. The multitude of illustrations enhances the enchanting stories, making this a wonderful example of 19th-century children's literature. It’s an attractive book both for its content and its decorative exterior, a fine addition to any antiquarian collection.  The tales include traditional fairy tales such as "The House that Jack Built," "The Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Puss in Boots." Many of the tales are classics by authors like Andersen, Grimm, and Perrault.

The author: Madame De Chatelain (1807–1885) was known for her works aimed at children and for her translations of fairy tales. She was a French writer who became famous in England for her contributions to literature and was celebrated for her work in compiling and editing children’s stories.