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Author: Madame d'Aulnoy. Jemima Wedderburn, illustrator.
Title: Fortunio.
Publisher: Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1847. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: 23 pages.
Binding: Very good original gilt illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Good content (tight, foxing mainly on the text pages - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the seven full-page plates by Jemima Wedderburn.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: Fortunio" by Madame d'Aulnoy, illustrated by Jemima Wedderburn, is a scarce first edition published in 1847, representing a significant contribution to the collection of fairy tales in the English language. This edition, produced by William Blackwood in Edinburgh, showcases the enchanting tale of Fortunio, a story that embodies the magic, intrigue, and moral lessons beautifully illustrated by Jemima Wedderburn.

The author: Madame d'Aulnoy (1650–1705) was a French writer known for her fairy tales and for being among the first to define the genre. Her stories often featured elements of fantasy, adventure, and the supernatural, reflecting the complexities of human nature and society through the lens of magical storytelling.

The illustrator: Jemima Wedderburn (later Blackburn), a Scottish illustrator, brought to life the tale of Fortunio with her detailed and expressive full-page plates. Her work captures the essence of the story's characters and settings, enhancing the narrative with visual depth and engaging the reader's imagination directly.