Description:
Oriental Fairy Tales, Edited with Notes and Introduction by Henry Ketcham, Profusely Illustrated. Published by A.L. Burt, New York, 365 pp., followed by A.L. Burt's Catalogue of Books. 5.5" 7.5" (8vo). Brown cloth boards, with (striking) pictorial on front cover, and pictorial and white lettering on spine. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. N.d. but reported as 1900 (1908 inscription).Sought-after and extremely rare 1st-edition compendium of fairy tales – we find only one other copy available on the internet worldwide (priced at $187.50). Collector's book, suitable as a bespoke gift or investment.
Condition of the book is Very Good. Corners bumped and worn and light edge wear to cover boards, noticeable at base of spine. Light wear to cover. Gift inscription on frontis page in elegant script. Light and scattered soil and wear to page edges, but interior pages mostly clean and bright. Binding is slightly soft but remains intact and durable.
Contents:
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Sinbad… Read More
