{"product_id":"1897-rare-first-edition-the-one-eyed-griffin-and-other-fairy-stories","title":"1897 Rare First Edition - The One-Eyed Griffin and Other Fairy Stories","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbert E. Inman. Illustrated by E. A. Mason.\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eThe One-Eyed Griffin and Other Fairy Stories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"267\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Frederick Warne and Co.; New York, 1897. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 5.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xii, 353 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original publisher’s decorative green cloth binding, elaborately blocked in darker green with a central pictorial panel and gilt lettering to spine; upper edge gilt; an attractive Victorian binding, very good, with rubbing to extremities and wear to head of spine. Under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition; text with scattered foxing, more noticeable to preliminaries and title page; occasional toning; small margin tear to page 226 repaired by a previous owner - as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with numerous plates by E. A. Mason, including a frontispiece; finely executed and evocative illustrations enhancing the fairy tale atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250–300).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A charming and imaginative\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003efirst edition\u003c\/strong\u003eof this late Victorian collection of fairy tales,\u003cem data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eThe One-Eyed Griffin\u003c\/em\u003eblends adventure, moral storytelling, and rich fantasy; populated by griffins, enchanted landscapes, and curious transformations, the tales reflect the enduring fascination of the period with folklore and invention; the decorative publisher’s binding, with its flowing Art Nouveau-inspired patterns and pictorial panel, is especially appealing and emblematic of the era’s finest trade bindings; accompanied by numerous illustrations, the volume offers a vivid and immersive entry into the world of Victorian fairy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbert E. Inman was a British writer of children’s literature active in the late 19th century, whose works combine traditional fairy tale motifs with original storytelling; his writing reflects the imaginative richness and moral tone characteristic of Victorian juvenile fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. A. Mason provided the illustrations for this volume, creating atmospheric and expressive images that complement the narrative; his work contributes to the visual charm of the book, bridging Victorian illustration and early modern stylistic sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638322544889,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260328griffin_01.jpg?v=1774704771","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1897-rare-first-edition-the-one-eyed-griffin-and-other-fairy-stories","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}