The Pink Fairy Book
Longmans, Green & Co., 1897.
First edition. 8vo. Original pink cloth with elaborate gilt decoration. All edges gilt. Many black and white illustrations by H. J. Ford. A very good copy indeed, the spine a little faded as usual, but the upper board arrestingly bright. Some scattered foxing throughout. Bookseller's stamp to front pastedown and ownership inscription to the first blank.
Stories for this volume are all traditional fairy tales from around the world. There are stories of European origin as well as Japanese and African legends. Tales include: The Snow-Queen; The Flying Trunk and How the Dragon was Tricked. The fifth of the Lang fairy books.
Stock ID: 36699
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