Harold Millar - The Diamond Fairy Book - 1897
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The Diamond Fairy Book by Harold Millar is a hardback illustrated edition (1st edition) in English, published by Hutchinson & Co. around 1897, with 310 pages, 21 x 14 cm, in very good condition, featuring 8 colour plates by Frank Papé and 83 drawings by H. R. Millar, bound in original red cloth boards with a mounted colour illustration and gilt to the fore-edges.
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A rare find (scarce with no or only one or couple copies of this edition for sale worldwide)
Handsome copy of classic collection of fairy tales, it's a beloved treasury of folklore, celebrated for its captivating tales and beautiful artwork by H. R. Millar, making it a significant piece in classic children's literature.
The diamond fairy book comprising stories by Isabel Bellerby, Z. Topelius, Mrs. Egerton Eastwick, Clemens Brentano, Xavier Marmier, J. Jarry, W. Hauff, Richard Leander, K.E. Sutter, Saint-Juirs, A. Godin, and Pauline Schanz.
Illustrated with 8 coloured plates by Frank Papé (1878-1972), and 83 drawings by H. R. Millar (1869-1940). Published by Hutchinson & Co., London, c1897. Publishers’ original red cloth boards, with mounted colour illustration on upper cover, and gilt titles to spine. Gilt to all fore-edges.
Book Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm and Number of Pages: 310 + 2 pages ads
Condition
The book is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound copy. External covers in nice shape, and with light wear to corners and to head and foot of spine. Internally; in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Pages are clean, and bright. All plates are present and in very nice condition (Lovely Copy) (Please see pictures).
A rare find (scarce with no or only one or couple copies of this edition for sale worldwide)
Handsome copy of classic collection of fairy tales, it's a beloved treasury of folklore, celebrated for its captivating tales and beautiful artwork by H. R. Millar, making it a significant piece in classic children's literature.
The diamond fairy book comprising stories by Isabel Bellerby, Z. Topelius, Mrs. Egerton Eastwick, Clemens Brentano, Xavier Marmier, J. Jarry, W. Hauff, Richard Leander, K.E. Sutter, Saint-Juirs, A. Godin, and Pauline Schanz.
Illustrated with 8 coloured plates by Frank Papé (1878-1972), and 83 drawings by H. R. Millar (1869-1940). Published by Hutchinson & Co., London, c1897. Publishers’ original red cloth boards, with mounted colour illustration on upper cover, and gilt titles to spine. Gilt to all fore-edges.
Book Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm and Number of Pages: 310 + 2 pages ads
Condition
The book is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound copy. External covers in nice shape, and with light wear to corners and to head and foot of spine. Internally; in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Pages are clean, and bright. All plates are present and in very nice condition (Lovely Copy) (Please see pictures).
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Collected works, Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
The Diamond Fairy Book
Author/ Illustrator
Harold Millar
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1897
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hutchinson & Co.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
310
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