1923 First Edition -The Flower Fairies by Marion St John Webb illustrated by Margaret Winifred Tarrant.
(Description)
Author: Marion St. John Webb. Margaret W. Tarrant, illustrator.
Title: The Flower Fairies.
Publisher: London, Modern Art Society, No date (circa 1923). First edition.
Size: 6.5" X 4.5".
Pages: 39 pages.
Binding: Very good original light green full-cloth binding with a beautiful color pictorial paste-on of a fairy on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 6 beautiful full-page illustrations by Margaret Winifred Tarrant.
Estimate : (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: The Flower Fairies is a delightful collection of poems and illustrations, celebrating the enchanting world of flower fairies. The collaboration between Marion St. John Webb and the renowned illustrator Margaret W. Tarrant brings to life the whimsical and magical world of fairies, making this book a cherished item for collectors and fans of fairy lore.
The author: Marion St. John Webb was a prominent British children's author in the early 20th century, best known for her fairy tales and children's stories that captured the imagination of young readers. Her works often feature elements of fantasy and whimsy, with The Flower Fairies being among her most popular contributions.
The illustrator: Margaret Winifred Tarrant (1888–1959) was an English illustrator specializing in children's books and fairy stories. Her delicate and charming illustrations became iconic representations of early 20th-century children's literature. Tarrant's work, including her illustrations for The Flower Fairies, is celebrated for its gentle use of color and graceful portrayal of nature and fantasy.