The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales. Illustrated by Maud Humphrey
by MACDONALD, GEORGE
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; a collected edition of pieces that appeared in Dealings with the Fairies, Works of Fancy and Imagination, and At
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
New York: Putnam’s, 1893. First Edition; a collected edition of pieces that appeared in Dealings with the Fairies, Works of Fancy and Imagination, and At the back of the North Wind; with a new preface that was the first appearance of his essay on the nature of the fairy tale. Publisher’s brown cloth; a fine copy in the exceptionally rare dust jacket, which has minor soiling and wear and is mostly split along the spine and front panel fold.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10525P
- Title
- The Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales. Illustrated by Maud Humphrey
- Author
- MACDONALD, GEORGE
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; a collected edition of pieces that appeared in Dealings with the Fairies, Works of Fancy and Imagination, and At
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Putnam’s
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1893
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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