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1885 'That Very Mab'
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Description
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce
The first edition of this very scarce work.
A brilliant fantasy novel, written in collaboration between May Kendall and Andrew Lang.
'That Very Mab' is an enchanting novel, reminaging Shakespeare's Queen Mab, who appeared in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Mab is the queen of the fairies, who was also reimagined in Shelley's poem 'Queen Mab'.
Though fantastical, this novel is also satirical in tone, poking fun at contemporary civilisation, in particular the science and politics of the day.
Lang is best known for his colourful series of fairy books, of which Kendall was attributed the abridgment.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light discolouration to the spine and extremities of the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is tender, rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Gift inscription to the half-title.
Good
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