1917 Rare First Edition - My Very Own Fairy Stories by Johnny Gruelle. Illustrated.This beautiful book has been sold Search for other similar books from our bookseller friends! (Description) Author: Johnny Gruelle, author and illustrator. Title: My Very Own Fairy Stories. Publisher: New York, Chicago, Toronto, P. F. Volland Company, 1917. First Edition, first printing. Language: Text in English. Size: 9" X 6". Pages: Unpaginated. Binding: Very good hardcover binding (hinges worn but tight, overall slightly worn and scuffed as shown)

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