1909 Scarce First Edition - Dame Thin-Pin Other Edwardian Fairy Tales by Helen M. Dixon.

Author: Helen Margaret Dixon. Kate Marion Rathbone, illustrator.
Title: Dame Thin-Pin and Other Stories.
Publisher: Birmingham, Cornish Brothers Ltd, 1909. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: ix-214 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Very good, near fine original dark red full-cloth binding with gilt titles and gilt illustration of Dame Thin-Pin on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing mainly on the preliminary & last pages and on the outer edges - as shown, Sunday school bookplate on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 12 beautiful photographs and reproductions with tissue guards by Kate Marion Rathbone and others depicting scenes from the tales. 

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

The book: This collection of short stories by Helen Margaret Dixon includes a variety of tales that range from the whimsical to the mysterious. The stories are beautifully illustrated with photographic plates that add a distinct visual element to the text. The tales included in this collection are Dame Thin-Pin, The Queen of Beauty, The Enchanted Bowl, The One White Rose, The Little House of Drift-Wood, The Dream-Palace, The Singer, The Little Knight of the Old Chain-Armour, The Princess Elizabeth, Miss Anice.

The author: Very little is officially known about Helen Margaret Dixon. Despite the lack of extensive biographical information, her work in The Countess Rincklespyn and Other Stories showcases her talent for storytelling and her ability to engage young readers with imaginative and delightful narratives.

The illustrator: Similarly, Kate Marion Rathbone remains an elusive figure in historical records. Nonetheless, her illustrations in The Countess Rincklespyn and Other Stories speak volumes about her skill and artistic vision, capturing the essence of the stories with charm and precision. Rathbone's artwork significantly enhances the book's appeal, making it a cherished piece for collectors.