The Rainbow Fairy Book

New York, New York: Books of Wonder/William Morrow Company, 1993. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Hague, Michael. A "best of" collection of 31 classic fairy tales, culled from the author's popular series of "color" fairy tale collections, orig. published 1889-1910. From 1993, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from the marvelous children's book publishers Books of Wonder, with an Introduction by owner Peter Glassman. In 288 pages, Bibliography in rearl, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Michael Hague, including 23 full-color, full-page plates + 47 pen-and-ink drawings. With a half black cloth-wrapped spine & dark blue paper over boards, this hardcover small quarto 8.25" x 10.25") is in Near Fine condition, marred only by mild rubbing to front & slightly bumped corners. Else, like Brand New: completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors vivid. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with just a hint of rubbing to head of spine & corners; beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.