The Wee Folk – About the Elves in Nova Scotia – Mary Alma Dillman – 1964 Sixth Edition

Charming vintage Canadian children’s book, The Wee Folk: About the Elves in Nova Scotia by Mary Alma Dillman.

Originally copyrighted in 1953, this copy is marked Sixth Edition 1964 and was printed and bound in Canada by Rolph-Clark-Stone, Maritimes, Limited of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The green cloth hardcover, gold lettering and colourful illustrated title page give this book excellent vintage character. A neat piece of Nova Scotia folklore, children’s literature and Canadiana.

Details

• Title: The Wee Folk
• Subtitle: About the Elves in Nova Scotia
• Author: Mary Alma Dillman
• Copyright: 1953
• Edition: Sixth Edition, 1964
• Printed and bound in Canada
• Publisher/printer: Rolph-Clark-Stone, Maritimes, Limited
• Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Green cloth hardcover with gold lettering
• Illustrated throughout
• Includes stories such as:
  • Christmas Eve in Teaberry Hollow
  • The Elves Hold a Convention
  • The Woodcarver
  • Wee Danny of Velvety Green
• Vintage Canadian children’s book / folklore collectible

Condition

Good vintage condition overall. The green cloth cover shows light age-related wear, rubbing and minor marks. Interior pages show normal toning consistent with age but appear clean and well preserved from the photos.

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Pickup and Shipping Information

Local pickup available in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK.

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