one of 1000 copies

A sequel to Wilde's previous collection of fairy tales, The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which he wrote for his two sons. This collection is dedicated to his wife, Constance.


First edition, limited to 1000 copies; 4to; 4 plates and cover design by C. Ricketts and C.H. Shannon, illustrations in the text; publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, spine ends rubbed, lower board with some rubbing and spotting, upper faded at extremities with a single small ink spot (5 x 2mm) towards outer edge.

Mason 347.