Elves and Fairies
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Elves and Fairies by Annie R. Rentoul is a vintage Australian picture book that pairs gentle bedtime verse with the famous fairy art of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Their combined work creates a dreamy, nostalgic fantasy world perfect for collectors of classic fairy tales and children’s fantasy.
This 1999 Hachette Australia hardback is oversized (292 mm) and arrives with its original dust jacket and 80 pages of full-color plates. The illustrations—gnomes dancing by toadstools, moonlit fairies, and shy elves—remain crisp and vibrant, making the book a lovely gift for young readers or a striking display piece on any folklore shelf.
Condition is good overall: the dust jacket shows light foxing on the reverse, and occasional mild spotting appears on the front inner cover and page edges, but the binding is tight and pages are clean. At 600 g and nearly A4 size, it feels substantial in hand without being unwieldy for story time.
A charming addition to libraries of fairy tale art, Australian children’s literature, or Outhwaite collectors, this gently used edition offers nostalgic bedtime stories for ages 2-12 and adults who cherish classic illustrated fantasy.
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