MAETERLINCK, MAURICE - The Blue Bird: A Fairy Play in Six Acts

New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1911. First Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Illustrated by F. Cayley Robinson. First Edition Thus, first printing. This differs from the others in that it contains the latest alterations and additions made by the author in light of the Paris production of the play. In this edition the Forest Scene is retained, while it was omitted in the London production. This edition is "complete at all points and is ...the fullest version published." It is also the first edition to contain the 25 tipped-in color plates by F. Cayley Robinson. Publisher's full blue cloth boards, gilt lettering on spine and cover, intricate blue, light green, lavender, and gilt decoration on cover, t.e.g, fore-edge deckle. Illustrated with 25 tipped-in full-color plates by F. Cayley Robinson. Translated into English by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos.. Former owner's printed bookplate on fep with its shadow on ffep, else as new; otherwise unmarked, tight, square, fresh, and clean. Hinges strong. Scarce in this excellent condition. A large, heavy book (four pounds) - additional shipping charges may apply. NEAR FINE. Tipped-in color plates. 4to 11" - 13" tall. xvi, 211 pp. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .

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