Tan cloth binding with green title on the spine and front board.

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Please view our photographs. The 1915 first edition of Edmund Dulac’s Picture Book for the French Red Cross features a distinct anthology of stories and illustrations, with current market values varying widely depending on condition and completeness.

Book Content

The volume compiles an international collection of fairy tales, poems, and traditional songs. It includes: 

• Classic Tales: Retellings of Cinderella, Sinbad the Sailor, Blue Beard, and The Real Princess (more commonly known as The Princess and the Pea). 
• Poetry & Music: Traditional pieces including the old French song My Lisette and a short story titled Cerberus.
• Illustrations: The core appeal for collectors is the set of 19 full-colour tipped-in plates and 1 monochrome photographic portrait of Edmund Dulac. 

Current Market Pricing

Real-time listings from antiquarian booksellers indicate how configuration and condition shift the book’s value:

• Entry Level / Fair to Good (£35 – £60): A complete copy in standard “Good” condition with minor shelf wear or foxing, but lacking a dust jacket, typically lists between £35 and £60 (e.g., Rooke Books has standard copies listed starting at £36).