Dreams, Dances and Disappointments (1881, first edition)
A charming Victorian childrens book, illustrated by the Casella sisters
Author
Gertrude A Konstam, illustrated by Ella Casella and Louisa Cornelia ("Nelia") Casella
Publisher
T De La Rue, London, 1881
Printing Details
First edition. Hardback, rebound in green cloth with contrasting title label to spine (with a spelling mistake!). 23.5 × 20.5cm, 31pp.
The book tells the story of a young country girl named Rose and in three sections (dreams, dances, and disappointments) and follows courtships, dances and romance...
Condition
A fair copy. The covers are sunned, the original covers are bound in but grubby, as are some of the pages however, it retains some of its charm and remains readable.
A note for our US buyers
As of July 2026, books remain duty-free. The price of the book incurs no extra US import fees.
Price
£15.00
