Poe Provenance “The Fairy Mythology” [Whittaker, Treacher & Co, 1833] –

“The Fairy Mythology; Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries” by Thomas Keightley [Whittaker, Treacher & Co, 1833]. First revised and complete edition, second overall. Complete in 2 volumes. Illustrated with 6 full-page copper-plates, 16 vignette woodcuts, and 16 cul-de-lampe, designed and executed by W.H. Brooks. Half morocco with gilt top edges. 354pp + 348pp + 2 ads. Front hinge of Vol 1 and back hinge of Vol 2 beginning to pull away. Rubbing at edges of spine. Both volumes bear bookplates of Robert K. Kay and signatures of Nathan C. Brooks, a educator, historian, and poet who was friends with Edgar Allan Poe. Overall, Very Good condition and extremely rare to find complete. Covers elves, dwarves, mermaids and many many more mythical creatures from around the world.