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1889 Scarce First Edition - The Princess Inja: A Fairy Tale. Illustrated by J.W. Cawston.

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Author: B. C. B. ( J. W. Cawston, illustrator).

Title: The Princess Inja: A Fairy Tale.
Publisher: London, Simpking, Marshall & Co., 1889. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Oblong 8.5" X 10.5"
Pages: 92 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original full Victorian pictorial full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, light toning to pages - as shown, gift note of a previous 1889 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by J. W. Cawston.

Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 350).

The book: A scarce first edition of "The Princess Inja: A Fairy Tale," published in 1889 by Simpking, Marshall & Co., London. The book is beautifully bound in original Victorian pictorial cloth, which adds to its aesthetic and historical value. Enhanced by the illustrations of J. W. Cawston, this fairy tale book is a valuable piece for collectors of children's literature and Victorian-era illustrated books.

The author: B. C. B. remains unidentified, but their work in creating "The Princess Inja" contributes to the rich tradition of fairy tales that were popular during the late 19th century.

The illustrator: J. W. Cawston's illustrations are an integral part of this edition, adding visual charm and helping to bring the fairy tale to life.