{"product_id":"the-story-of-dulcibella-and-the-fairies-alice-m-raiker-1st-edition","title":"The Story of Dulcibella and the Fairies, Alice M. Raiker — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, C. W. Faulkner \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., [1919]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. 54, [13 plates].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The binding remains structurally sound but exhibits notable wear typical with its age and intended juvenile audience, most visibly through rubbing and bumping to the board extremities, with the corner tips worn through to the underlying boards. The cloth spine is frayed and chipped at both the head and tail, with slight rubbing along the hinges. Crucially, the central pictorial onlay to the upper board is remarkably well-preserved, retaining bright, unfaded colours with only marginal surface rubbing. Internally, the binding is slightly shaken, though holding firm. The text block is generally clean, but there are scattered handling marks, occasional light smudging to the lower margins, and minor localised foxing. The beautiful colour plates by Hilda T. Miller are all present and remain vibrant, largely unaffected by the marginal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated Edwardian-style fairy tale. Originally issued circa 1919 (often noted without a printed publication date), this C. W. Faulkner edition showcases Hilda T. Miller's delicate, pastel-toned illustrations, which draw clear inspiration from contemporaries such as Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Hilda T. Miller (1876–1939) was a prominent designer for Liberty \u0026amp; Co. before illustrating this enchanting fantasy. The book features thirteen full-colour plates, each framed within a decorative pale grey border. Finding this specific Faulkner imprint in any condition is uncommon on the open market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and lyrical early twentieth-century children's fantasy, \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Dulcibella and the Fairies\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the magical encounters of young Dulcibella. Despite the gentle teasing of her siblings, she maintains a steadfast belief in the fairy realm, leading her to discover an enchanting cast of characters including Moonbeam, Shimmerwings, and Peterkin. Alice M. Raiker’s whimsical prose is perfectly paired with Hilda T. Miller’s exquisite colour plates, capturing the wonder of the natural world and the ethereal beauty of fairyland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813887955283,"sku":"5308","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_140639.jpg?v=1788252764","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-dulcibella-and-the-fairies-alice-m-raiker-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}