1893 Rare First Edition - FINNISH LEGENDS for English Children by R. Eivind. Illustrated.
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Author: EIVIND (R.).
Title: Finnish Legends for English Children. Seven Illustrations.
Publisher: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1893. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5 " X 4 ".
Pages: xv-214-(5) pages.
Binding: Good original publisher's white full cloth decorated all over in blue, with the title on front cover and spine and publisher's device on rear, matching blue edges (overall slightly worn, and scuffed - as shown, spine sunned with a short tear in rear hinge repaired by a previous owner - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 7 full-page illustrations.
Title: Finnish Legends for English Children. Seven Illustrations.
Publisher: London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1893. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5 " X 4 ".
Pages: xv-214-(5) pages.
Binding: Good original publisher's white full cloth decorated all over in blue, with the title on front cover and spine and publisher's device on rear, matching blue edges (overall slightly worn, and scuffed - as shown, spine sunned with a short tear in rear hinge repaired by a previous owner - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 7 full-page illustrations.
The book: Rare First Edition of those Finnish Legends for English Children with seven Illustrations. From the Preface: "The following stories cover almost all of the songs of the Kalevala, the epic of the Finnish people. They will lead the English child into a new region in the fairy world, yet one where he will recognise many an old friend in a new form" .