London: Walter Scott, the Camelot Series., 1888. A very fine copy professionally rebound in dark blue calf with matching dark blue marbled boards, spine with raised bands & gilt embelishments with gilt titles on contrasting marroon labels , date at base. 326pp. new endpapers pages with rough edges, errata slip at rear and two pages of adverts. A very handsome copy indeed. . First Edition. Half Calf. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Vanessa Parker Rare Books (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002834
Title: Irish Fairy Tales
Author: W B Yeats ( Chosen By )
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Walter Scott, the Camelot Series.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1888
Keywords: Irish Folklore. Irish Fairy Lore, Yates, Original old Irish Book
Bookseller catalogs: Childrens Books; Ireland Ancient & Modern; First Editions; Irish; Irish History; Folklore,; Irish Childrens Books;
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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