1877 First Edition - Sheer Off A Tale by A.L.O.E. A Lady of England, IllustratedAuthor: A. L. O. E. (A Lady of England). Title: Sheer Off. A Tale. Publisher: Edinburgh and London, Gall & Inglis, no date [circa 1877]. First Edition. Language: Text in English. Size: 7 x 5 inches (approx.). Pages: vi 256 pages. Binding: Attractive and very good stunning original red cloth binding with elaborate black and gilt stamped floral and vignette decorations on the front board and spine; blind stamped decoration on the rear board. Gilt to

Title: Tales From The Earthly Paradise

and A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The book: Rare and very attractive First edition illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith of At the Back of the North Wind -- a children's book written by Scottish author George MacDonald

Pages: 297 pages

Estimate: (USD $700-$1200)

The author and illustrator: Margaret Winifred Tarrant (1888–1959) was an acclaimed British illustrator and children's author known for her detailed and delicate illustrations of fairyland and nature

no date (1920)

The illustrator: Leo Bates was an accomplished illustrator whose work was notable for its vibrant colors

each with a unique character that reflects the nature of the flower it represents

offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of alpine climbing during the late 19th century

This edition departs from the iconic Tenniel illustrations

and otherwise how to keep in good health