Collection of 32 tales from various countries around the world, including non European sources. Illustrations by Henry Ford, prominent English artist and illustrator, who also designed the costume for the character of Peter Pan for friend J.M. Barrie when the play was first staged on London's West End in 1904. G. Bound in brown textured boards with gold gilt fairy desgin on spine. Boards are slightly bowed; edges and corners show rubbing and wear, particularly on the top. Text block secure, but shows spotting and dried water damage on top and edges. First page has pencil inscriptions in top right corner. Pages throughout book show brown discoloration. Book contains 8 full color illustration plates and many more black and white pieces.