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The Phoenix and the Carpet.

NESBIT, E. [Edith] (1858-1924), [MILLAR, H.R., illustrator].

London: George Newnes, no date [1904]. [Adventure story] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.[xii]; 236. Publisher's blue pictorial cloth, stamped in colours, top edge gilt. Illustrations throughout including frontispiece in colour. A well-used copy with some light spotting within, joints rubbed, head and tail of spine worn, corners also worn. Uncommon. A classic fantasy novel involving five children, a phoenix and a magic carpet that grants three wishes a day! Item #56729

Price: £195.00

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