Hans Christian Andersen's Danish FAIRY LEGENDS & TALES. Printed in 1861.
This is a very early copy of Andersen's Fairy Tales. Printed in English.
THIRD EDITION - ENLARGED, as stated. (Printed during Andersen's Lifetime. Andersen died in 1875).
With120 ILLUSTRATIONS!!
Bound in a FULL, POLISHED, CALF-LEATHERBinding of the Highest Quality. PRIZE-STYLE BINDING.
Bindings such as these were very expensive to produce and are particularly desirable!
Full calf leather. Ornate gilded spine with raised hubs. Elaborate gilt embossing on cover. Gilt frame to cover. Gilt embossing on edges of boards. Marbled edges and end-papers. 7 1/4'' tall. Complete in one volume. Printed in English. Henry G. Bohn, London. 1861. THIRD EDITION, as stated. Printed in English.
VERY GOOD Condition! Hinges attached but rubbed at extremities. Some general rubbing. Bright, crisp interior. Light foxing at front of book. Early inscription, dated 1864.
Third Edition, Enlarged. Translated into English by Caroline Peachey. With a Memoir of the Author.
Stories include; The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, and many more. Over 50 fairy tales.
An exceptionally finely bound and early copy of Andersen's classic children's tales.
This book would make an ideal gift and/or addition to any collection.
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