The Doyle Fairy Book

Montalba, Anthony & Doyle, Richard

Published by R E King, 1868

About this Item

Rare copy of Montalba and Doyle's Fairy book, no date but presumably the first edition of 1868. NB this isn't the later 1890 edition with the Doyle memoir. Pages are tanned around the edges though generally clean otherwise. Some pages especially at the beginning have some additional spotting and marking. Inside boards and initial pages (front and rear) have remains of presumably tape used to hold a protective cover in place. Front and rear hinge generally attached OK but feel a touch loose (especially at first few pages). Binding overall is OK but some care needed to keep it this way. A little give. Purple covers are mostly bright with some marking. Spine more faded and with some nibbling top and bottom. Some corner impacts. Part of an old prize giving stamp is on inner front board. This copy was owned by folklorist Ruth Manning-Sanders, and she has signed and dated it on FEP. Overall condition is Good for its age, though objectively Fair. See all photos - we don't use stock photos, all pictures are of the actual edition for sale. Seller Inventory # 2613

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Doyle Fairy Book

Publisher: R E King

Publication Date: 1868

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition