The royal illuminated book of legends
Date1872
Names
Carroll, B. Hobson
(contributor)
Davis, Francis
(contributor)
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
(contributor)
Marcus Ward & Company
(contributor)
Nimmo, William Philip, 1831-1883
(contributor)
Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
(contributor)
Unknown
(author)
William P. Nimmo
(publisher)
Format
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.
Medium
Language
ProvenanceGift of Betty Anne Anson-Cartwright
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession Number37131009531807D
Dewey Number1028621
1890