1847 Scarce Book - The Good Genius that Turned Everything into Gold; A Fairy Tale. 1stED.
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Author : (Cruikshank, George). Mayhew, The Brothers.
Title : THE GOOD GENIUS THAT TURNED EVERYTHING INTO GOLD OR THE QUEEN BEE AND THE MAGIC DRESS. A Christmas Fairy Tale by The Brothers Mayhew. With Illustrations by George Cruikshank.
Publisher : London, David Bogue, 86 Fleet Street, 1847. First Edition.
Language : Text in English.
Size : 6.5 " X 4.5 "
Pages : 194 pages.
Binding : Very good and attractive original decorated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content : Good content (some foxing throughout - as shown).
Illustrations : Beautifully illustrated with 8 illustrations after George Cruikshank, comprising 4 etched plates and 4 in text illustrations. A wonderful and un-common book!
Estimate : (USD 150 - USD 225)
The book : Rare, attractive and scarce title admirably illustrated by Cruikshank.