[Thomson, E. Gertrude Illustration] The Fairies

London: Thos. de la Rue & Co., n.d. [1883].

First edition. Original oblong publisher's smooth green card wrappers with delightful illustration in beige (and lettering) by Thomson of a fairy riding a rodent. Title page vignette and six superb color and 14 sepia illustrations, all by Thomson in manner reminiscent of Walter Crane or Richard Doyle. With small decorative bookplate of Nigel H. L. Temple to inside front cover. Very good. Scarce. Fredeman 46.11.

Price: $425.00   Item #4047