1873 Scarce Victorian Book - Butterflies and Fairies by Mary Albert, IllustratedAuthor: Mary Albert. Title: Butterflies and Fairies. Publisher: London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1873. First Edition. Language: Text in English. Size: 6 x 5 inches. Pages: 224 pages + publisher's catalogue. Binding: Attractive and very good publishers decorative green cloth binding, the upper cover bordered and illustrated with botanical motifs in black and gilt, featuring a charming gilt stamped title and butterfly device; gilt

195/185 – c

The result is a delightful union of medieval fantasy and Victorian whimsy—an enchanting collector’s piece representing the early flowering of one of Britain’s most endearing illustrators

Pages: 723+cxxx pages

Pages: xi-508 pages

protected by the original interleaving

Jackson & A

His stories

The House of Life

some small creases and chips to the outer edge of the endpaper free page - as shown

covers framed with an elaborate gilt floral and filigree border

known for his intricate and detailed engravings

many full-page