[v], 31 ff. 16 colored wood engraved plates, most with multiple images. (Folio) 15x10¾, original gilt stamped green cloth, all edges gilt. First Edition.

Fabulous illustrations of elves, fairies and other small fantastical beings. "... a folio which is also Richard Doyle's masterpiece: it contains some of the most entrancing children's book illustrations ever made": McLean, Victorian Book Design, p. 184. A book notoriously difficult to find in good condition.