"Come Unto These Yellow Sands" by Margaret L. Woods. Illustrated by J. Hancock.

Title: Come Unto These Yellow Sands.
Author: Margaret L. Woods. J. Hancock, illustrator.
Publisher: London, John Lane The Bodley Head; New York, John Lane Company; Toronto, Bell & Cockburn.
Published Date: 1915. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8".
Pages: xiii-234 pages.
 
The foreward to this fairy story begins 'There were millions of Fairies in England in the days of Queen ELizabeth...' It then goes on to explain the characteristics of Fairies, Goblins, Robin Goodfellow & Craistors before the story begins. 
 
Firmly bound in brown cloth with pretty pictorial paper covered boards. There is some rubbing and bumping to the extremities and light surface wear to the boards but they are in very good overall condition. Internally the contents are clean and bright throughout. There is an ink inscription to the front free endpaper and a small ink name/address to the flyleaf. Beautifully illustrated with sixteen colour plates and numerous black and white. The coloured plates are vibrant and retain their original charm. 
 
The author: Margaret L. Woods (1856–1945) was a British poet and novelist known for her evocative writing style and ability to weave rich, imaginative narratives. Her works often explore themes of mysticism, fantasy, and human emotion.
 
The illustrator: J. Hancock was a talented illustrator whose detailed and imaginative artwork brought stories to life. His collaboration with Margaret L. Woods on this volume is particularly celebrated for its intricate designs and atmospheric depictions of the fantastical world described in the text.