1910 Scarce First Edition - The Child of the Air by M.H. Spielmann, Illustrated by C. Wilhelm.
(Description)
Author: Mabel Henrietta Spielmann. C. Wilhelm (William Charles John Pitcher), Illustrator.
Title: The Child of the Air.
Publisher: London, Duckworth & Co., 1910. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: x-125 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original blue full-cloth binding with a detailed illustration of a child riding a large bird on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, soiled and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, gift note of a previous 1922 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated by C. Wilhelm (William Charles John Pitcher ). Complete with all black & white and color plates.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Rare and attractive first edition of this major book by Mabel Henrietta Spielmann. A captivating children's story about a magical child who flies across the skies. This beautifully illustrated edition features colored plates that complement the whimsical and adventurous narrative.
The author: Mabel Henrietta Spielmann - Mabel Henrietta Samuel was born in Liverpool, in 1862, the daughter of Edwin Samuel, and his wife, Clara Yates. She was educated in Brussels, and married Marion Harry Spielmann in 1880, having one son. She died in 1938. In addition to her children's books, Spielmann wrote about the life and work of Charlotte Brontë, and about the history of art.
The illustrator: William John Charles Pitcher (21 March 1858 – 2 March 1925), known as Wilhelm or C. Wilhelm, was an English artist, costume and scenery designer, best known for his designs for ballets, pantomimes, comic operas and Edwardian musical comedies.