1880 Scarce First Edition Fairy Tale - Prince Narcissus and the Elfin King. Color illustrated.
This book has been sold, but we regularly acquire comparable copies.
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Author: Unknown.
Title: Prince Narcissus and the Elfin King.
Publisher: London, W. Swan Sonnenschein & Co., no date (circa 1880). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5" X 7.5".
Pages: 30 pages.
Binding: Good original quarter cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, stained, and scuffed - as shown, name of a previous owner on the upper part of the front cover - 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 owner on the top margin of half-title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful four full-page color illustrations.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: "Prince Narcissus and the Elfin King," a scarce first edition fairy tale published around 1880 by W. Swan Sonnenschein & Co., is a delightful and enchanting story, rich in fantasy and magic. Though the author remains unknown, this work stands out for its imaginative narrative and the beauty of its color illustrations.