Kingsley, Charles. THE WATER-BABIES, A FAIRY TALE FOR A LAND-BABY. Macmillan, London, 1863.

Price: US$1250.00 + shipping

Description: First edition. [viii], 350p, [i, ads]. Bound with half-title, lacking the l'envoi leaf. With two illustrations by J. Noel Paton. Bound by Bayntun-Riviere in half dark green crushed morocco with marbled endpapers, t.e.g., the spine with gilt titles and stylized floral panel ornaments. Original cloth upper cover bound in rear. Housed in cloth clamshell box. Laid in is an autograph letter signed by Charles Kingsley dated 1869 on letterhead embossed "Ebersley Rectory, Winchfield" reminding a parishioner of an overdue title. Crease to title-page, else fine

Seller: First Folio A.B.A.A., Paris, TN, U.S.A.