1902 Scarce First Edition - Jock and the Fairy Robin, illustrated by Alice B. Woodward.
(Description)
Author: Euié (Ethel K Crawford). Alice B. Woodward, illustrator.
Title: Jock and the Fairy Robin.
Publisher: London, Glasgow, and Dublin, Blackie and Son Limited, no date (1902). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8" X 6".
Pages: 151 pages.
Binding: Good to very good original light blue full-cloth binding. The cover features a gilt illustration of a fairy on a crescent moon and a robin in flight, which complements the book's fairy-tale theme (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, soiled, and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (bright, tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1903 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: The book is richly illustrated by Alice B. Woodward, whose detailed and whimsical black-and-white illustrations bring the story of Jock and the fairy robin to life. The chapter headers are adorned with decorative illustrations, adding a fairy-tale atmosphere to the book.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Scarce First Edition. Jock and the Fairy Robin is a delightful fairy tale that follows the adventures of Jock, a young boy, and his magical encounter with a fairy robin. The robin takes Jock on a journey through various fairy lands, introducing him to enchanted creatures like the Queen of the Water Lilies and the Snow Fairies. The book is written in a whimsical, light-hearted style, ideal for children and lovers of fantasy. First published at the turn of the century, this edition is beautifully illustrated by Alice B. Woodward, one of the leading illustrators of her time.
The author: EUIÉ is the pseudonym of Ethel K. Crawford, a British author of children's fairy tales. Not much is known about her life, but her work reflects the Victorian fascination with fairies and the magical world.
The illustrator: Alice B. Woodward (1862-1951) was a prolific British illustrator, well-known for her work in children's literature. She illustrated numerous classic fairy tales and adventure stories, and her artwork is distinguished by its delicate line work and imaginative detail. Her illustrations for Jock and the Fairy Robin complement the ethereal, magical quality of the text.