THE VIOLET FAIRY BOOK With Numerous Illustrations by H.J. Ford.

FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback rebound in full tree calf with raised bands, black calf title label, gilt, and highly decorated gilt spine. Decorative gilt borders and edges to boards and "Branksome Godalming" (presumably Branksome School) in gilt to upper board. Marbled edges and endpapers with Bickers Bindery stamp to ffep. 388pp. illustrated with 8 colour and 25 b/w full page plates, plus 33 smaller b/w illustrations within the text. Ink inscription, dated 1905, to early blank. Occasional light foxing and handling marks, somewhat heavier to prelims. A few small corners missing but not affecting text or images. A VERY GOOD, HANDSOME SCHOOL PRIZE BINDING.