A remarkable survival - this copy retains its original 1911 dust jacket, an extraordinary rarity for Andrew Lang’s works and, to our knowledge, the only example presently traceable on the open market – The last copy of this title coming onto the market at Sotheby’s in 2018
Condition: The dust jacket, remarkably, remains complete, unclipped and intact, showing only light wear commensurate with its age. The book itself is in excellent condition, with bright gilt lettering to the spine and only minimal signs of handling. Internally clean and fresh
Rarity: Examples in their original dust jacket are virtually unheard of. Dust jackets from this era were typically discarded, and survival rates are extremely low - particularly for children’s story collections.
