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(Description)

Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing. A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne, illustrators.
Title: Old Fashioned Fairy Tales.
Publisher: London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, no date (1890).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 7".
Pages: vii-184 pages.
Binding: Attractive and good to very good original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1890 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: An attractive edition of Old Fashioned Fairy Tales, a delightful collection of fairy tales by Juliana Horatia Ewing, is brought to life through the beautiful illustrations of A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne. This anthology is cherished for its classic and timeless stories, each woven with the charm and whimsy characteristic of Ewing's writing.

The author: Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841–1885) was a significant figure in 19th-century children's literature, known for her ability to capture the innocence and wonder of childhood. Her stories often contain moral lessons and reflect the virtues of her time. Ewing's work is celebrated for its imagination, wit, and ability to appeal to both children and adults.