Mar 12, 2009 - Sale 2173

Sale 2173 - Lot 26

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
(CHILDREN'S LITERATURE.) Cruikshank, George. Fairy Library comprising Hop o' My Thumb and the Seven League Boots * The History of Jack & Bean-Stalk * Cinderella and The Glass Slipper * Puss in Boots. All First Editions, First Issues, except for Cinderella which contains all first issue points except for placement of contents leaf. 12mo, original pale blue wrappers, spine defective on Cinderella, uneven toning on Puss in Boots; other light general wear; custom chemise with owner's book label; morocco pull-top box, scuffed and faded. first editions. first volume boldly inscribed and signed by cruikshank. London: David Bogue and Routledge, 1853-64