"The Fairy Mythology" by Thomas Keightley [1833] Edgar Allan Poe Provenance

Description: "The Fairy Mythology; Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries" by Thomas Keightley [Whittaker, Treacher & Co, 1833]. First revised and complete edition, second overall. Complete in 2 volumes. Illustrated with 6 full-page copper-plates, 16 vignette woodcuts, and 16 cul-de-lampe, designed and executed by W.H. Brooks. Half morocco with gilt top edges. 354pp + 348pp + 2 ads. Front hinge of Vol 1 and back hinge of Vol 2 beginning to pull away. Rubbing at edges of spine. Both volumes bear bookplates of Robert K. Kay and signatures of Nathan C. Brooks, a educator, historian, and poet who was friends with Edgar Allan Poe. Overall, Very Good condition and extremely rare to find complete. Covers elves, dwarves, mermaids and many many more mythical creatures from around the world.

Price: 1250 USD

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

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Binding: Leather

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Whittaker, Treacher & Co

Subject: Literature & Fiction

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1833

Language: English

Illustrator: W.H. Brooks

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated

Author: Thomas Keightley

Region: Europe

Topic: Fairy Tales & Fantasy

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom