1865 – Fairy Realm | Gustave Dore Illustrated Fairy Tales | Huge Folio

Fairy Realm: A Collection of the Favorite Old Tales by Thomas Hood, featuring illustrations by Gustave Doré was published in 1865. This folio includes some of the most iconic fairy tales including The Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and Hop o’ My Thumb. Each story is paired with one or more engraved plates by Doré, whose work was already widely recognized across genres at the time.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fairy Realm: A Collection of the Favorite Old Tales
• Author(s): Thomas Hood
• Illustrator(s): Gustave Doré
• Publisher: London, Cassell, Petter and Galpin
• Edition: 1865
• Binding: Restored hardcover
• Format: Folio, single volume
• Size:  13 in x 10.75 in (33 cm x 27.3 cm)
• Collation: [2], 91 pp
• Illustrations: 23 full-page plates
• Contents Include:
  • The Sleeping Beauty
  • Little Red Riding Hood
  • Puss in Boots
  • Cinderella
  • Hop o’ My Thumb

Condition:

Very Good. Restored binding is tight and secure. The original decorative cover has been preserved. Pages remain clean, and the illustrations are sharply printed with no signs of foxing.

Why Collect This?

• Folio featuring 23 engravings by Gustave Doré
• Includes five cornerstone fairy tales

Item Number: #29885