The Welsh Fairy Book
Book Description
A handsome first edition of this cornerstone in the preservation and popularization of Welsh folklore, Thomas' collection captures the magic of native fairy tales & legends during the Celtic Revival. The collaboration with Pogany"then at the dawn of his career"adds great artistic significance, his elegant Art Nouveau style perfectly complementing Thomas' lyrical retellings. A beautiful & important first edition uniting two major figures in early 20th-century folklore & illustration. This enchanting collection brings together eighty-three captivating tales of witches, spirits, enchantments & other wonders. A timeless volume certain to charm readers & lovers of fairy lore of all ages
Dealer Notes
Undated (Though copies held at British Library); Original publishers blue pictorial cloth with lettering stamped in gilt & decoration in red, green & grey depicting Art Nouveau design of a woman playing a Celtic harp amid stars. Blind stamped spine illustration in similar style & colours depicting woman dancing in traditional Welsh stove-pipe hat amid stars. Endpapers illustrated with line drawings in grey & silver shimmer ink. Full page colour illustration & illustrated title page in red & black ink complete with tissue guard. Illustrated contents page. Red ink heading titles throughout. Highly decorative illustrated title page for each story & most with black ink vignettes. Beautiful illustrated initials throughout text body. Includes preface by the author & guide to Welsh pronounciation.
Author
William Jenkyn Thomas
Date
1907
Binding
Original publishers blue pictorial cloth with lettering stamped in gilt & decoration
Publisher
T. Fisher Unwin
Illustrator
Willy Pogany
Condition
Some fading to spine. Gentle scuffs. Very mild discolouration spots.Browning & some slight foxing, stains & minimal tears . Hingecrack (pictured).
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