1903 Scarce First Edition - The GOLDENROD FAIRY BOOK illustrated by Charles Buckles Falls.
Author: Selected and translated by Esther Singleton, illustrated by Charles Buckles Falls.
Title: The Golden Rod Fairy Book.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: New York, Dodd, Mead & Company, 1903. First Edition.
Size: 8.5 " X 5.5 ".
Pages: ix-342 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original decorated full blue cloth binding (Hinges fine, corners of the covers slightly bumped) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A beautiful binding!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, outer edges of pages 116-117 opened roughly without affecting the text - as shown).
Illustrated: Complete with the 16 colored plates and the border illustrations by Charles Buckles Falls.
Estimate: (No other copy for sale worldwide).
The book: Wonderful first edition of the scarce GOLDENROD FAIRY BOOK illustrated by Charles Buckles Falls.
The illustrator: Charles Buckles Falls, also known as C. B. Falls (December 10, 1874 – April 15, 1960), was an American artist, most known for his illustrations and writings. He is the author and illustrator of several books, including The ABC Book. He is also known for his World War I poster advertisements, such as Books Wanted.