Frances Freeling Broderip — Chrysal; or, a Story with an End

London, Saunders, Otley and Co, 1861. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce children's fantasy novel by Frances Freeling Broderip, the first edition of this illustrated work. The first edition of this very scarce work. A charming work for children by Frances Freeling Broderip, one of her earliest works. A fantastical tale set across the seasons, following a young girl who lives in a lonely cottage in the depths of a beautiful forest.Illustrated with a frontispice, and the occasional engraving. Frances Freeling Broderip was the daughter of the poet Thomas Hood. She was also the author of 'Fairyland', 'Wild Roses', 'The Daisy and Her Friends', and more.Illustrated by the author's brother, Thomas Hood, the noted humourist. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, a little worn. Loss to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light rubbing and marks to the cloth. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is strained. Internally, binding is strained. Pages are bright and generally clean with a few scattered spots. First gathering is working loose. Good . Ill.: Thomas Hood. Good .