A Book of Myths with 16 Colour Plates by Helen Stratton

A Book of Myths by Jean Lang (Mrs. John Lang) is a beautifully illustrated early 20th-century retelling of classical mythology for younger readers. Published by T.C. & E.C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, A Book of Myths presents engaging narratives drawn primarily from Greek myth, including stories of gods, heroes, and legendary figures.

This edition is especially desirable for collectors due to the sixteen original colour plates by noted illustrator Helen Stratton, whose artwork captures the romantic, dreamlike quality typical of the Edwardian golden age of book illustration.

Bound in decorative green pictorial cloth with Art Nouveau style decoration, the book features striking cover design and illustrated plates throughout, making A Book of Myths both an attractive display volume and a collectible mythology title.

A charming example of early illustrated mythology books, appealing to collectors of children’s classics, mythology, and illustrated Edwardian literature.

Condition – Good

Good vintage condition. Decorative green pictorial cloth boards show edge wear, rubbing and bumping to corners, with fraying and small splits at the spine ends. The spine remains intact though visibly worn. The text block edges are lightly age-toned. Foxing is present throughout the book, typical of volumes of this period. The sixteen colour plates remain present and well preserved. A prior ownership inscription in ink appears on the front endpaper. Despite the age-related wear, the book remains a sound and attractive early illustrated mythology volume.