Artists: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (four full-colour plates)
Writers: Bertha M. Danks
Characters: Janet, various fairies, and sea creatures including the mermaid
Key Facts:Janet and the Fairies is a charming 1937 children's book written by Bertha M. Danks and illustrated by the renowned Australian fairy artist Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. The story follows young Janet as she encounters fairies in a magical adventure. The first edition features turquoise cloth boards with navy lettering and decoration, plus four beautiful full-colour plates by Outhwaite. It is a scarce and collectible title among fans of Outhwaite’s delicate fairy artwork and vintage children’s literature from the 1930s.
Page Count: 64 pages
Condition: Good blue hardcover, Ida Rentoul Outwaite's mermaid on the cove, some foxing, marks on the back cover but the binding is intact. The 4 colour illustrations are in nice condition. A decent collectible copy, please refer to photos for condition
