1900 Scarce Edition - Icelandic Fairy Tales Translated by Mrs. A.W. Hall and Illustrated by E.A. Mason.
(Description)
Author: Mrs. A. W. Hall, editor and translator. E. A. Mason, illustrator.
Title: Icelandic Fairy Tales.
Publisher: New York, A. L. Burt Company, no date (1900).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: viii-323 pages + catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original binding in olive green cloth. The front cover features a stunning gilt and multi-color illustration of a fairy figure atop an intricate insect motif, complemented by gilt spine lettering and a secondary character vignette (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 - as shown, ex-libris of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the twenty-two charming black-and-white engravings by E. A. Mason.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Scarce Edition. A delightful anthology of Icelandic folklore, encompassing tales of heroism, adventure, and enchantment. The stories include "The Legend of the King’s Three Sons," "Thorstein," "Sigurd," and "Hans," among others, blending Norse mythological motifs with fairy tale traditions. The editor’s efforts to soften the more “crude and rough” elements for young readers highlight the timeless appeal of these narratives.
The author: Mrs. A. W. Hall, an accomplished translator and editor, specialized in adapting European folklore for English-speaking audiences. Her meticulous approach to cultural preservation and accessibility is evident in this collection.