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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY & OTHER FAIRY TALES FROM THE OLD FRENCH

by Arthur Quiller-Couch

Illustrated by Edmund Dulac

Published by Hodder & Stoughton. Circa. 1942

Very good condition. Dark red-brown simulated leather cloth, stamped in gilt on both front and back covers with differing cupid designs. Gilt lettering and 4 gilt cupid designs on spine. White endpapers. 30 magnificent colour plates, mounted on vellum-like paper with black descriptive letterpress beneath and all framed with elaborate border design in black.

Some bumping and wear to spine and corners. A few marks to covers. Rear joint cracked. Small inscription in ink to front endpaper. Some foxing. Plate and tissue-guard to opposite page 24 are partially detached; hinge pulled. All plates present.

Stock no. 1108296

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