Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book – Fairy Tales by Edmund Dulac (Hodder & Stoughton, 1920s)
Description: This is a vintage edition of Edmund Dulac's Fairy-Book, a beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales, published by Hodder & Stoughton in the early 20th century. Edmund Dulac, one of the most renowned illustrators of his time, brings classic tales to life with his stunning and whimsical artwork.
The book includes beloved stories like Snegorotchka and others from different cultures, all illustrated with Dulac’s characteristic style. This edition is bound in a distinctive yellow cloth cover with a decorative horse design, representing the magical world within its pages.
While there is some wear and discoloration on the cover and an inscription inside ("To Betty, with love from Auntie Florrie & Uncle Fred"), the pages remain in good condition, preserving the enchanting illustrations that make this book a classic collector's item.
Important Information:
Illustrated by Edmund Dulac, a celebrated early 20th-century artist.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, likely in the 1920s or 1930s.
Some wear on the cover and a personalized inscription inside.
Pages and illustrations remain in good condition overall.
A charming addition to any collection of fairy tales or illustrated books.
Condition:
Exterior: The cover shows wear and some fading, consistent with age.
Interior: Personal inscription on the front endpaper, a torn portion of the next page, but otherwise the text and illustrations are in good condition.
