1900 Scarce First Edition - The Windfairies and Other Tales by Mary De Morgan illustrated by Olive Cockerell.
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Author: Mary De Morgan. Olive Cockerell, illustrator.
Title: The Windfairies Other Tales by Mary De Morgan. With illustrations by Olive Cockerell.
Publisher: London, Seeley and Co. Limited, 1900. First edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 6".
Pages: 236 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, name and gift note of previous owner on the first endpaper and the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely and nicely illustrated by Olive Cockerell.
Estimate : (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Scarce and Attractive Edition of The Wind Fairies and Other Tales by Mary De Morgan, first published in 1900. This collection of fairy tales, illustrated beautifully by Olive Cockerell, showcases De Morgan's talent for weaving enchanting stories filled with whimsy and moral lessons. The tales offer a glimpse into the fantastical worlds she created, appealing to both children and adults alike.
The author: Mary De Morgan (24 February 1850 – 18 May 1907) was an English writer and storyteller, best known for her fairy tales. De Morgan was part of a notable literary family and often drew on folklore and fantasy in her works, capturing the imagination of her readers with her creative narratives and vivid characters.
The illustrator: Olive Cockerell (1864 – 1916) was a British illustrator known for her intricate and imaginative illustrations in children's books. Her work in The Wind Fairies and Other Tales adds a rich visual dimension to De Morgan's stories, enhancing the reader's experience with detailed and enchanting artwork.