MACDONALD, Isabel (dates unknown). The Fairy Tradition in the Highlands and Some Psychological Problems, Keighley, 1938, 8vo, original wrappers. FIRST EDITION, inscribed on the upper wrapper by the author. RARE.

MACDONALD, Isabel (dates unknown).  The Fairy Tradition in the Highlands and Some Psychological Problems. Keighley: The Rydal Press, 1938 [from the imprint on the verso of title]. 8vo (182 x 125mm). Half title. Original wrappers lettered in black within a green woodcut typographical border (wrappers detached, but text block holding, some light staining, creased at one corner). FIRST EDITION, the upper wrapper inscribed, "With the author's compliments." A printed note at the foot of the title states: "The profits arising on[sic] the sale of this book will be added to a Fund to form an endowment for sending out cheques to sick and aged nurses at Christmas time for comfort and cheer. Copies are available from the Offices of the Royal British Nurses' Association ..." The author, as the title page makes clear, was herself a nurse. RARE.