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Author: Mrs. W. J. Hays (Helen Ashe Hays).
Title: The Princess Idleways - A Fairy Story.
Publisher: New York, Harper & Brothers, 1880. First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7 "X 5 ".
Pages: 124-(2) pages.
Binding: Very good and attractive original full cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright and tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown). 
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated by A.F.

The book: A rare Victorian fairy tale beautifully illustrated! A spoiled and idle princess was taken by her mother to a fairy woman in the woods to learn to become useful and good. Lovely period artwork by an unknown (A.F.) illustrator.

The author: Mrs. W. J. Hays (Helen Ashe Hays).