1867 Scarce First Edition - Lilliput Levee, poems of Childhood. IllustratedAuthor: (William Brighty Rands). Illustrations: J. E. Millais, C. Green, G. J. Pinwell, and B. Bradley. Title: Lilliput Levee. Poems of Childhood, Child Fancy, and Child like Moods. Publisher: Alexander Strahan, 56 Ludgate Hill, London, 1867. First Edition. Language: Text in English. Size: 5 1 2 x 4 1 2 inches Pages: 210 pages Binding: Near Fine Victorian publishers binding in green cloth, richly decorated in gilt and black with ornamental borders and

golden fairie

lavishly stamped in black and gilt with elaborate floral and ornamental motifs

complete in one volume

Binding: Attractive and near fine original illustrated binding (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover

the gilt remains bright and ornate

while expanding into an extravagant web of absurdity

It tells the story of an Acadian girl named Evangeline and her unwavering love for Gabriel

The book is notable for its insights into the psychological effects of opium use and its influence on the romantic literary movement

Richly illustrated by Jean Droit and beautifully printed by Piazza in Paris

Dot in the center of 'of' on spine and front board (hinge fine

Author : Perrault

with Cambridge style blocks of dark green in the middle of each board