Grey Fairy and Titania's Palace (with signed photograph)

1922, with a signed photograph of Nevile Wilkinson

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Printing Details

First edition. Hardback, grey cloth with printed red titling and design. 25.5 × 18.5cm, 110pp.

This copy with a signed photograph of Nevile Wilkinson pasted in. The inscription reads "To William J Woltman from Neville Wilkinson, Amsterdam, June 1934". Also with William Woltman's bookplate to the ffep, a rather good design of a man walking through the woods at night with the motto "Pushing Through". The photograph shows Nevile Wilkinson wearing the formal ceremonial Civil Official Court Uniform associated with his high state office as Ulster King of Arms (Principal Herald of Ireland).

Grey Fairy and Titania’s Palace was the introductory book that launched Sir Nevile Wilkinson’s fantasy travel series. It introduces Yvette and her companions, who are guided into the realm of fairy folklore. Through Grey Fairy's eyes, they learn about Queen Titania's decision to build a grand palace in the human world—one where fairies can reside away from the modern, noisy world, while simultaneously serving a noble mission to help sick and disadvantaged children. Illustrated with photographs and plans of the Palace, and scenes from their travels.

Condition

A fair copy. Whilst the book remains in good shape and in strong readable condition, the spine is tanned and marked. The photograph is in good condition. The pages have light spotted foxing, tanning and a few small watermarks to the margins.