The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance & Superstition of Various Countries
Thomas Keightley
1850
London: H.G. Bohn
560pp. 4.5 x 7"
Description:
Early edition of this classic work on fairy lore, with a wonderful frontispiece etching by George Cruikshank. Pulling fairy lore and stories from around continental Europe and the British Isles with particularly interesting chapters on the Origin of Fairy belief. New edition revised and enlarged.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Quarter bound in 20th century leather with gilt titles to spine. All edges marbled. New end papers. Contents are clean. Binding is firm. Top-edge lightly faded. Boards are clean with minimal wear. Light tape to gutter of title page and p.2.
The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance & Superstition of Various Countries
Thomas Keightley
1850
London: H.G. Bohn
560pp. 4.5 x 7"
Description:
Early edition of this classic work on fairy lore, with a wonderful frontispiece etching by George Cruikshank. Pulling fairy lore and stories from around continental Europe and the British Isles with particularly interesting chapters on the Origin of Fairy belief. New edition revised and enlarged.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Quarter bound in 20th century leather with gilt titles to spine. All edges marbled. New end papers. Contents are clean. Binding is firm. Top-edge lightly faded. Boards are clean with minimal wear. Light tape to gutter of title page and p.2.
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