The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French

Four fairy tales typically attributed to the 17th century writer Charles Perrault are retold here for early-20th-century readers, brought to life with the enchanting illustrations of Edmund Dulac, who has contributed a full-color frontispiece & 7 internal plates, as well as the art on the accompanying DJ. Orig. published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1910, this is the 1978 First Edition from Weathervane Books (First, thus). In xv + 158196 pages, this quarto (8.75" x 11.25") has deep burgundy faux leather/cloth blindstamped with elaborate decoration & lettering to front/gilt lettering & ruling to spine. Condition is VG+: exceptionally clean & bright, pages white & unmarked save for a random foxed spot, with heavy foxing to all outside edges of text block. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. All internal illustrations present, bright, & colorful. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to Good due to heavy foxing to upper & lower extremities, 2 teeny unclosed tears to bottom edge of front cover; beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover Free (removed for photo accuracy). 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

ISBN: 0517262924

ISBN-13: 9780517262924

Publisher: Weathervane Books

Year: 1978

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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