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Pictorial Cover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Heirloom Classics. Color illustration on cover. Color illustrations. 22 pages. Ends of spine slightly worn. Light soiling to a few pages. G. & S. Tourret (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. NULL. 22pp, 6 x 9 inches. G. & S. Tourret (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Purnell's Treasury of Enchanted Tales - Retold by Jane Carruth (1978 First Edition, Hardcover with Dust Jacket) Publisher: Purnell Books, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Littlehampton Book Services Ltd) Publication Date: 1978 ISBN/SBN: 0361042442 / 9780361042444 Format: Large 8vo hardcover, 224 pages, profusely illustrated in full colour Condition: Book Near Fine / Dust Jacket Very Good A beautiful copy of this classic children's treasury. The book is in near fine condition: bright blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and upper cover are clean and sharp, with only the slightest bumping to corners. Binding is tight and square. Pages are clean, bright, and free of inscriptions, foxing, or significant marks. Endpapers and text block show minimal age-toning consistent with a 1978 printing. The dust jacket is very good: vibrant and complete with light edge wear, minor rubbing at spine ends and corners, and a couple of short closed tears (neatly repaired with archival tape on the reverse). No major chips or loss. The jacket has been price-clipped (£3.95 net in UK only, as per the flap). Overall, a very attractive example that displays handsomely. Content and Illustrations Jane Carruth has retold a wonderful selection of timeless fairy tales, drawing from traditional sources including the Brothers Grimm and others. Stories include: Rumpelstiltskin The Witch and the Children The Wounded Lion The Wee Man of the Moors The White Dove The Huntsman and the Three Giants Hans and the Little Iron Man The Little Drummer Boy The Bold Little Tailor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Brother and the Sister Jack the Giant Killer The Elves and the Shoemaker Rapunzel Jack and the Beanstalk …and more. The book features exquisite full-colour illustrations by multiple talented artists: Mary Dinsdale (e.g., Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White) G. & S. Tourret Donald Harley Gerry Embleton These vibrant, detailed plates capture the magic, whimsy, and occasional darkness of the tales perfectly, making this an ideal edition for children and collectors alike. Decorative blue-bordered title pages, contents, and charming red line-drawn endpapers complete the enchanting presentation. About the Author Jane Carruth (active mid-20th century) was a prolific British author, editor, and reteller of children's classics. She began her career as a newspaper reporter before becoming a teacher and then focusing on publishing. Carruth specialised in adapting fairy tales, nursery stories, and literary classics (including works like Alice in Wonderland) for young readers. Her retellings are noted for their freshness, accessibility, and ability to appeal to both children and adults who cherish childhood favourites. She worked closely with major publishers like Purnell to produce high-quality illustrated treasuries. This 1978 Purnell edition is a standout volume in the "Treasury" series—larger format, lavishly illustrated, and representative of the golden age of British children's publishing. A wonderful gift or addition to any fairy tale collection. Mary Dinsdale, G. & S. Tourret, Donald Harley, Gerry Embleton (illustratore).…