Description: The Water-Babies. A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby. By Charles Kingsley and printed in London by Macmillan and Co. 1885, 371 pp, 8.5” x 7”, 8vo, hardcover blue cloth with gilt illustrations. In good condition with minor rubbing and wear to boards and spine, primarily along edges and corners. Light pencil marginalia at front. Hinges remain in good condition, with minor rubbing at front and back. Potential loss of end page preceding half title. Beautifully illustrated throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st edition of the “New Edition” of Charles Kingsley’s novel, originally serialized starting in 1863. Includes illustrations by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910), a British illustrator best known for his frequent Punch illustrations. COLI1885CFGX-1223-aj0779
Price: 175 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1885
Language: English
Illustrator: Edward Linley Sambourne
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Charles Kingsley
Region: North America
Topic: Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
