A binder's copy in need of repair. Pictorial endpapers, marginally toned pages. Bright lithos. We will provide 2 lengths of linen tape to re-secure the boards to the end pages upon request. That and some archival librarian's tape will make this a serviceable book for a couple more generations. The late 19th century was a fertile field for new Fairy Tales, and old: as Grimm, Stevenson, Barrie, and Kipling focused a great deal of their intellect on creating classics for children. This is the first of several tales featuring the immortal pixie and his human adopted family.