Antique First Edition,


BEE, THE PRINCESS OF THE DWARFS.

By Anatole France.


Retold in English by Peter Wright and Illustrated by Charles Robinson.


17 full-color plates illustrated by Charles Robinson, all present with tissue guards with printed captions. There are also small color illustrations affixed to the page at the heads of several chapters, and small line drawings throughout the text.


Printed 1912 by J. M. Dent, London.


The book measures 17cm x 23cm.


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There are various signs of age, use and wear. The grey cloth cover has noticeable fading and discolouration. There is shelf wear along the edges, boards corners are a little bumped and frayed. The spine is particularly discoloured/darkened, with some small tearing at the top, and some crushing at the bottom. Gilt title and Illustrations remain bright on the front board, spine gilt darkened. Boards are holding well, binding good overall, although webbing visible at gutter at a few points throughout the text block.


Text block a little cocked/slanted. End pages yellowed, foxing noticeable. Top edge gilt, darkened. Gilt dwarf line drawings bright across paste downs and end pages. All colour illustrations present and in good condition, all titled tissue guards present, a little creased. Spotting/foxing dotted throughout. No previous owner inscriptions.


Overall a little rough around the edges but remains in good reading condition. Beautiful Illustrations by the wonderful Charles Robinson.

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