Mopsa the Fairy by Ingelow, Jean; Walker, Dugald Stewart (Illustrator) - 1927

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Macmillan Company, 1927. First Thus . Hardcover. Good. Walker, Dugald Stewart. Lovely edition issued in 1927 (First, Thus) as part of its "Children's Classics" series, designed for children ages 8-10. With the original story from the late 1800s (no date in book), this edition is lavishly illustrated with a full-color Frontispiece & 17 internal pen-and-ink drawings by Dugald Stewart Walker, highly reflective of the Art Deco style popular at the time; smaller drawings scattered throughout 259 pages of text. Hardcover book has blue cloth-covered boards with black embossed design & lettering to front & spine. Condition is solidly Good: generally very clean, with the occasional smudge or light soil. Stitched binding is strong, slight lean; hinges solid. Pages moderately tanned, commensurate with age; NO foxing. Old gift inscription dated 1931 on ffep; NO other writing/underlining/highlighting; NOT ex-lib. No DJ (likely was never issued with one). A treasure! Please see our photos: they show the exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't haveDescription & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2021. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.