This stunning book of The True Annals of Fairy Land; The Reign of King Herla Illustrated by Charles Robinson was published by J.M Dent and Sons Ltd. The book itself is undated but there is a written inscription dated 1907. So the book is likely Edwardian. It's bound in blue cloth with gilt decoration to the front and spine - it's very art nouveau in style. All edges gilt.
It's in good condition but the book does show a slight forward lean, with wear to the corners and board edges. There is minor marking to the cloth and faint staining to the bottom edge of the front board. The spine is lightly rubbed, whilst crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth.
Inside, there is a penned inscription on the front free endpaper. The pages show light age toning and sporadic foxing. There are cracks to the gutter in places but no loose pages.
The book is illustrated by the iconic Charles Robinson, perhaps best known for his illustrations of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).