Castle Damouray, a Glimpse of Fairy Land, by One of the Sunday-Born Joseph Jackson. Published by Harrison, Printers in ordinary to Her Majesty, 1875. First Edition. 12mo up to 8½” tall., 55pp. Green cloth borders with gilt borders, gilt titles, all edges gilt, brown endpapers, sewn hinges. Tiny booksellers label to pastedown, written inscription dated 1875 to versus of free endpaper, moderate page toning, hinges lightly weakened. Black ink spots to front boards and rubbing to edges. A very rare copy with no other copies found at time of listing.
A classic example of Victorian fascination with the supernatural and the delicate balance between the seen and unseen worlds. The narrative introduces characters like Queen Eva-Maude, a regal fairy ruler, and a host of elfin beings, each contributing to a tapestry of wonder. Tales within the book, such as ‘The Queen of the Fairies’ and ‘A Fairy Funeral,’ immerse readers in evocative landscapes filled with vibrant imagery, fields adorned with flowers, fairy processions, and mysterious encounters that blur the line between reality and fantasy.
