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London: Hodder & Stoughton,, [1910]. A Bayntun Kelliegram binding First edition, deluxe limited issue, number 29 of 1,000 copies signed by the artist. This copy is sumptuously bound by the Bayntun-Rivière bindery with an onlay replica of Dulac's Blue Beard illustration, in the so-called "Kelliegram" style popularized by the firm Kelly and Sons. Regarded by Gordon Ray as Dulac's best work, the deluxe issue of The Sleeping Beauty sold out on publication. The artist "found inspiration for his fairy tale characters' dress and surroundings in the French 18th century... when the literature he illustrates was at the acme of its vogue" (Hughey). Quarto (304 x 244 mm). Finely bound in blue crushed morocco c.1960 by Bayntun-Rivière, spine with raised bands lettered in gilt, compartments decorated in gilt with 5 fillets and central floral tool, multiple gilt fillets and foliate cornerpieces to boards, front board with a recessed panel enclosing a figure rendered in relief with modelled…

The Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale which was originally published by Charles Perrault. It has been adapted and retold through various formats including books, films, and ballets. The story involves a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince.