The history of the tales of the fairies Fleuron T060639-1, 1758

Fleuron from book: the history of the tales of the fairies. Containing i. The tale of graciosa, and prince percinet; shewing the cruelty of a proud mother-in-law, to an innocent dutiful virgin. Ii. The blue-bird, and florina; shewing the happiness of being good-natur'd in both sexes. Iii. The fair-indifferent: or, the hobgoblin prince, and furibon; shewing the happiness that attends a virtuous mind. Iv. Prince avenant, and the beauty with losck of gold; shewing what difficulties and dangers love will surmount. V. The king of the peacocks, and the princess rosetta; shewing the vanity of covetousness, pride, and envy. Vi. Prince nonpareil, and princess brilliant; wherein is shewn, that outward beauty is not the only object love delights to dwell in. Vii. The orange-tree, and its beloved bee; shewing the happiness of those lovers who shall find constancy in perfection. Dedicated to the ladies of great-britain. With cuts suitable to each tale. Date: 1758.