1880 Rare Victorian Book ~ The Princess Idleways a Fairy Story by Mrs. W. J. Hays. Illustrated.
Author : Mrs. W. J. Hays (Helen Ashe Hays).
Title : The Princess Idleways a Fairy Story
Publisher : New York, Harper & Brothers, 1880.
Language : Text in English
Size : 7 "X 5 "
Pages : 124-(2) pages
Binding : Very good and attractive original full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content : Good to very good content (bright, some light foxing and staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on first endpaper).
Illustrations : Profusely illustrated by A.F.
The book : A rare Victorian fairy tale beautifully illustrated! A spoiled and idle princess was taken by her mother to a fairy woman in the woods to learn to become useful and good. Lovely period artwork by an unknown (A.F.) illustrator
The author : Mrs. W. J. Hays (Helen Ashe Hays).