Original Listing Description

eBay LEGENDS OF IRELAND DEIRDRE IF ULSTER BARBIE DOLL, Platinum Label, #277 of 999 manufactured, Mattel K7977, 2007, NRFB.A proud tale from the Emerald Isle inspires the fourth doll in the Legends of Ireland CollectionOn a night of the full moon, a daughter was born to the king's harpist and storyteller. At her birth, it was prophesized that shew would grow up to the most beautiful woman in all of Ireland, but that her great beauty would bring sorrow to Ulster. Conchobar mac Nessa, the King of Ulster, decided that the child Deirdre should be raised in seclusion, deep in the forest, by an old woman, and that when old enough, he would marry Deirdre. And indeed, Deirdre grew up, more beautiful every day, with no one else around. But on day, before the wedding could occur, she met the Sons of Usnech, three handsome warriors. She immediately fell deeply in love with the proudest and bravest of them all, Naisi. So, they eloped and wandered throughout Ireland, pursued by Conchobar. At last, they fled by boat to Scotland and for five years they lived happily. But Conchobar himself was obsessed with Deirdre and the prophecy and devised an ill fated plan to bring the beautiful woman back to him. This great Gaelic story off eternal love that transcends all barriers inpires a lovely doll influenced by Celtic motifs.Doll is mint, never removed from box. Box is in pristine condition with minor shelf wear wear on corners. Please see photos for full description Please note: I do have other listings, can combine shipping and will strive to give the best possible shipping rate. Please contact me after purchase of any multiple items to a single shipping address and I will send a refund through PayPal after shipping. (Condition: Brand New)

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