The Crock of Gold

From an author "whose double domain is Ireland & Fairyland" comes this tale of gods & fairies & philosophers, lavishly illustrated throughout the 228 pages with pen-&-ink drawings + a Frontispiece & 11 full-color plates by Thomas Mackenzie. Orig. published in 1912 without illustrations, this is the First Printing of the New Illustrated Edition from 1926 (First, thus). Small octavo (5.5" x 8.25") has bright green cloth-covered boards, stamped with bright gilt leprechaun design to front/gilt lettering & devices to spine. Condition is VG+: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages lightly tanned, unmarked save for short gift inscription in the form of a rhyme to ffep. All plates intact with clean, white margins & vivid colors. Mild pushing to spine, corner bumping. The unclipped DJ is Good+, with slight loss to spine ends & a few minor chips, rubbing to extremities, slight spine fade. Nicely protected in nonreflective mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day

Product Info

Publisher: Macmillan Company

Year: 1926

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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Country: United States