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Oriental Fairy Tales, Edited with Notes and Introduction by Henry Ketcham, Profusely Illustrated. Published by A.L. Burt, New York, 365 pp., followed by A.L. Burt's Catalogue of Books. 5.5" 7.5" (8vo). Brown cloth boards, with (striking) pictorial on front cover, and pictorial and white lettering on spine. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. N.d. but reported as 1900 (1908 inscription).
Sought-after and extremely rare 1st-edition compendium of fairy tales – we find only one other copy available on the internet worldwide (priced at $187.50). Collector's book, suitable as a bespoke gift or investment.
Condition of the book is Very Good. Corners bumped and worn and light edge wear to cover boards, noticeable at base of spine. Light wear to cover. Gift inscription on frontis page in elegant script. Light and scattered soil and wear to page edges, but interior pages mostly clean and bright. Binding is slightly soft but remains intact and durable.
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Original boxed set of 3 Arthur Scott Bailey 1921 FIRST EDITIONS of Bailey's Slumber-Town Tales:
• The Tale of Henrietta Hen
• The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot
• The Tale of Miss Kitty Cat
All have original dust jackets and are in NEAR-FINE condition (see details below) and come with the extremely rare ORIGINAL BOX. Grosset & Dunlap Publishers: New York. Light brown cloth boards with dark burgundy lettering and pictorial on covers. Color front and end pages in each book. 7.5" x 5.25" (8vo). 118 pp. (Henrietta), 120 pp. (Turkey Proudfoot), 115 pp. (Miss Kitty Cat). Illustrated by Harry L. Smith.
Rare and Remarkable Collectors 1st Edition Set in Original 1921 Box. Suitable for library collection, rare-books investment, or bespoke gift.
Books come in ORIGINAL BOX. We have not been able to find another original boxed set of Bailey books anywhere in the world. Box had partially separated (along rear seams) and has been professionally restored -- pasted patches in interior that… Read More