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The royal illuminated book of legends
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The royal illuminated book of legends

Date1872
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The royal illuminated book of legends : narrated in antient ballad form : with appropriate music, arranged in an easy style, for voice and pianoforte, suited to little folks or great folks, and minstrels of all degrees : each story, or legend, illustrated by a set of brilliant pictures, designed in the quaint spirit of mediaeval times, and printed in colors and gold. Also published in 6 parts. Copy 1: Imperfect: the leaf bearing the first 18 stanzas of ''Cinderella'' is wanting. Plates signed: Marcus Ward & Co. The music is composed by B. Hobson Carroll. Undated. Date from series record in BLC. Series 1. Ye interestynge storie of Cinderella and ye lyttel glasse slyppere / Francis Davis -- The fayre one with the golden locks / Francis Davis -- The Sleeping Beauty; or, The enchanted palace / Alfred Tennyson -- Ye pathetic ballad of ye Ladye Ouncebelle and Lord Lovelle / Francis Davis -- Series 2. Pocahontas: a tale of old Virginie / Francis Davis -- King Alfred and Othere (the discoverer of the North Cape) / Longfellow -- The Marquis of Carabas; or, Puss in Boots / Francis Davis -- The hind of the forest; or, The enchanted princess / Francis Davis.
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ProvenanceGift of Betty Anne Anson-Cartwright
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131009531807D
Dewey Number1028621