1928 First Edition - An Alphabet of Magic Illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant

Author: Eleanor Farjeon. Illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant.
Title: An Alphabet of Magic.
Publisher: London, The Medici Society, 1928. First edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5 X 6.5 inches.
Pages: 57 pages + publisher's add.
Binding: Very good original publisher’s green cloth binding with a gilt illustration of a magician on the front cover, gilt lettering to spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, sunned and scuffed - as shown) in a good rare original dust jacket (small chips and tears, light staining and foxing - as shown, price clipped), featuring an elegant border design with an illustration of a child wielding a magical wand, under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of a previous 1929 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Exquisitely illustrated throughout with delicate black-and-white drawings by Margaret W. Tarrant, perfectly complementing Eleanor Farjeon’s enchanting verses.

The book: This first edition of An Alphabet of Magic is a charming and imaginative collection of rhymes by the celebrated poet and children's author Eleanor Farjeon. Each letter of the alphabet is infused with an element of magic, mythology, or wonder, from "A is for Abracadabra" to "D is for Dragon" and "I is for Invisibility." This creative and playful exploration of language and fantasy captures the whimsy of childhood and the timeless allure of fairy tales.

The author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881–1965) was a beloved British author and poet, best known for her contributions to children's literature. She wrote numerous books, plays, and poems, often imbued with a lyrical, dreamlike quality. Her works, including The Little Bookroom and the hymn Morning Has Broken, continue to captivate readers of all ages.

The illustrator: Margaret W. Tarrant (1888–1959) was a renowned British artist and book illustrator, celebrated for her ethereal depictions of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and religious themes. Her delicate and detailed illustrations, infused with a sense of enchantment, made her a favorite among collectors of illustrated children's books. In An Alphabet of Magic, her finely rendered black-and-white drawings add an extra layer of whimsy to Farjeon’s poetic verses.