Isabella and May. A Fairy Story
[n.p., Charles Town, West Virginia: Farmers Advocate Print, 1911. First edition of what appears to be the author’s only work. A clean, fresh, near-fine copy of a rare work. Original cream-colored paper wrappers printed with title in gold and floral pattern border in black. 6 x 7 .". 25 pp. Item #18056
Isabella and May is a charming fairy tale based on the themes and characters from Irving’s Rip Van Winkle. In the story, the titular Isabella corresponds with the Fairy Queen through a series of notes left in her garden. The Fairy Queen invites Isabella to live in fairyland permanently, but she misses her sister, May, and returns home to celebrate her birthday.
We could not find much information on Genevieve Walsh, including dates. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Women’s Club of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1913. Walsh most likely resided in Jefferson County, West Virginia at some point: The Farmer’s Advocate, now The Spirit of Jefferson, first covered the city of Charles Town, West Virginia, and now covers all of Jefferson County. It is the longest-running newspaper in the state. OCLC records no copies of the present work.
Price: $250.00