THE SHOES OF FORTUNE
First edition one of the earliest collections of Andersen's fairy tales to be translated into English.
First edition one of the earliest collections of Andersen's fairy tales to be translated into English.
Interestingly re-formatted edition of THE BLUE FAIRY BOOK, featuring adapted selections of fairy tales by the eminent Victorian folklorist, including Ali Baba, Aladdin, Master Maid, Trusty John, and the Goose Girl.
First edition of Lang's second authored fairy tale (after PRINCESS NOBODY, 1884), set in Scotland and with occasional Scottish dialect.
Large paper presentation copy of this original tale of fairies by the fairy tale taste-maker of Victorian nurseries.
First edition, deluxe limited large paper issue, of Lang's second authored fairy tale (after PRINCESS NOBODY, 1884), set in Scotland and with occasional Scottish dialect.
First edition of this tragic tale of a hare who finds out her animal friends are of the fair weather sort when she is being chased by hunters.
First edition of publisher Seitz's scarce shape book version of this beloved fairy tale, shaped like the titular character herself (complete with bird friends).
First edition of this beautiful shape book, detailing the seasonal activities of the Santa Claus-like KING WINTER and his assistant Jack frost – in notably sharp condition.
Beautiful copy of the Doyle-illustrated fairy tale, with 35 wood-engraved plates by the Brothers Dalziel.
First edition of this famous book of fairy tales by Wilde, magnificently illustrated with designs by Charles Ricketts and plates by Ricketts's partner Charles Shannon.
Original manuscripts and working drafts from a remarkable late-Victorian collaboration between two English women: a nearly-unknown writer of original children's fairy tales and a fanciful illustrator scarcely known outside her small local circle.
First edition of Maud Humphrey's interpretation of several MOTHER GOOSE tales, beautifully illustrated and with calligraphic text.
First edition of this early collection in English of Andersen's new fairy tales, including six appearing in English for the first time.