The art nouveau cover of this 1899 edition of the classic book bears little resemblance to the plain editions that preceded it or to its many subsequent dark and creepy covers.
Cover photo via: Books and Art
The book is available to read at The Internet Archive
Anne, Cranky Cat Lady says
That is gorgeous. I want to embroider those flowers and leaves on something.
Ice Swimmer says
This just oozes Art Nouveau and it’s gorgeous indeed.
Jazzlet says
Gorgeous, yes.