first edition Illustrated by H. J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood. [vi], xxi, [i], 390 pp. 1 vols. Sm. 4to
1889 · London
by Lang, Andrew, editor
London: Longmans, Green and Co and New York: 11 East 16th St, 1889. First edition. Number 24 of 113 Large Paper Copies. Illustrated by H. J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood. [vi], xxi, [i], 390 pp. 1 vols. Sm. 4to. Bound in original paper backed boards, paper label on spine, edges uncut. Front hinge just starting, spine slightly soiled. Very good. First edition. Number 24 of 113 Large Paper Copies. Illustrated by H. J. Ford and G. P. Jacomb Hood. [vi], xxi, [i], 390 pp. 1 vols. Sm. 4to. LARGE PAPER OF FIRST TITLE IN THE FAIRY BOOK SERIES. The large paper issues of this series each have a special introduction which is not in the trade issues and discusses origins of different fairy tales. (Inventory #: 227472)