{"product_id":"1895-scarce-book-the-story-of-zelinda-and-the-monster-or-beauty-and-the-beast-1","title":"1895 Scarce Book - The Story of Zelinda and the Monster or, Beauty and the Beast","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Stuart Wortley, Countess of Lovelace.\u003cbr data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eThe Story of Zelinda and the Monster or Beauty and the Beast.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"148\" data-start=\"134\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, J.M. Dent \u0026amp; Co., Aldine House, MDCCCXCV (1895). First thus.\u003cbr data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" x 7.5\".\u003cbr data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"286\" data-start=\"276\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful near fine original cream cloth binding decorated on the front cover with a charming orange tree bearing fruit and a crown nestled among the branches, complemented by delicate floral ornaments and elegant lettering. Publisher's device to the rear cover. An unusually fresh and attractive example of this fragile decorative cloth binding (hinges fine, binding tight and sound) protected in a removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content. Pages remain bright, clean, and well preserved with only light occasional age toning and a few scattered spots of foxing, chiefly at the margins as shown. No ownership inscriptions noted. Tissue guards remain present. A handsome and well-preserved copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with the frontispiece and 9 additional full-page sepia-tone illustrations on thick paper, all protected by captioned tissue guards. (10 full-page illustrations in total, complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 400 - USD 600). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the most attractive late Victorian editions of the enduring fairy tale \u003cem data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, this volume presents the story under its earlier Italian title, \u003cem data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eZelinda and the Monster\u003c\/em\u003e. Retold by Mary Stuart Wortley, Countess of Lovelace, from an old Italian version, the work preserves the romance, mystery, and moral depth of the classic tale while lending it a distinctive literary elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eIssued by J. M. Dent during the flourishing era of the Arts and Crafts movement, the book is notable for its refined design and artistic unity. The decorative cream cloth binding, adorned with the symbolic orange tree and crown motif, reflects the influence of the period's emphasis on beauty, craftsmanship, and harmonious book production. The result is a volume that is as pleasing visually as it is literary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003eParticularly appealing are the evocative sepia plates, which capture key moments of Zelinda's journey from fear and uncertainty to understanding and love. Their atmospheric quality lends the tale a dreamlike character perfectly suited to one of the most beloved fairy stories in European literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003eToday, \u003cem data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003eZelinda and the Monster\u003c\/em\u003e is regarded as one of the more desirable Victorian interpretations of \u003cem data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, prized by collectors of fairy tales, decorative bindings, and finely illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eMary Stuart Wortley, Countess of Lovelace (1848–1941), was a British author, editor, and member of one of England's most distinguished literary families. Possessing a deep appreciation for folklore, literature, and book arts, she produced several works for younger readers and helped preserve traditional stories through elegant retellings. Her adaptation of \u003cem data-end=\"3019\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003eZelinda and the Monster\u003c\/em\u003e remains among her most celebrated publications and is admired for its graceful prose and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48520937570553,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260612zelinda_01.jpg?v=1781257901","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1895-scarce-book-the-story-of-zelinda-and-the-monster-or-beauty-and-the-beast-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}