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1912 Rare First Edition - The Mermaid's Gift by Julia Brown illustrated by Maginel Wright Enright + 2 Letters by the Author.

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Author
: Julia Brown. (Maginel Wright Enright, illustrator).
Title: The Mermaid's Gift and Other Stories.
Publisher: Chicago, New York, Rand McNally & Company, 1912. First Edition. Presentation copy by the author.
Language: Text in English.

Size: 9" X 7"."
Pages: 168 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Good original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, stained, and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (bright and tight, light foxing and staining throughout - as shown, inner hinges of endpapers worn but still tight - as shown, presentation word by the author on the first endpaper - as shown, 2 letters from the author included - as shown).
Illustrations: Maginel Wright Enright was an accomplished American illustrator of the early 20th century. Sister to the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Enright's artistic talents shone brightly in her own right. Her illustrations, characterized by their vibrant colors and whimsical designs, added depth and charm to the stories they accompanied.


The book: A captivating First Edition of THE MERMAID'S GIFT AND OTHER STORIES, this anthology is a treasure trove of enchanting tales, beautifully illustrated and presented. This particular copy holds special significance as a presentation copy by the author, Julia Brown, and includes personal letters from her, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection.

The author:  Julia Brown was a talented writer of the early 20th century, known for her imaginative tales that captured the hearts of readers young and old. Her ability to weave stories filled with magic, wonder, and lessons made her works cherished by many.


The illustrator: Maginel Wright Enright was an accomplished American illustrator of the early 20th century. Sister to the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Enright's artistic talents shone brightly in her own right. Her illustrations, characterized by their vibrant colors and whimsical designs, added depth and charm to the stories they accompanied..