Irish Fairy Tales Tapa dura - 1978

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

New York, New York: Abaris Books, Inc., 1978. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine/Good. Rackham, Arthur. Enchanting collection of 10 traditional tales from Erin, as retold by James Stephens, that bring beloved Irish myth & legend to life for new generations. Orig. published in 1920, this new edition from 1978 maintains the original illustrations of artist Arthur Rackham, including 16 full-color, full-page plates + 22 line drawings in pen & ink. In 200 pages. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, in this format (First, thus), this large hardcover 4to (small 4to (9.25" x 12.25") has Kelly green cloth-covered boards decorated with bright gilt design to front/lettering to spine. Condition is Fine: just a tad less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. The unclipped DJ is just Good, marred by a long, wiggly tear descending from top edge of front cover (closed inside with clear tape) & smaller tears &… Leer más

New York: Abaris Books, 1978. Stated new edition first published in 1978 by Abaris Books. Gigantic folio 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" design. A collection of ten traditional tales of Irish heroes, kings, soldiers, magicians, poets, and madmen. James Stephens (February 9, 1882–December 26, 1950) was an Irish novelist and poet with a rare combination of humor and lyricism. He began his career as a poet under the tutelage of "Æ" (George William Russell). In the 1930's Stephens had some acquaintance with James Joyce, who found that they shared a birth year. Joyce, who was concerned with his ability to finish what would later become Finnegans Wake, proposed at one point that Stephens assist him, with the authorship credited to JJ & S. Printed in the United States of America.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Rackham, Arthur. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.