1882 Rare First Edition - Brothers Grimm's FAIRY TALES illustrated by Walter Crane.
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Author: GRIMM, [Jacob & Wilhelm]. Lucy Crane (translator). CRANE, Walter (illustrator).
Title: Household Stories, From the Collection of the Bros: Grimm: Translated from the German by Lucy Crane, and done into Pictures by Walter Crane.
Publisher: London: Macmillan & Co, 1882. First edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 " X 5 ".
Pages : x-269 pages + catalogue.
Binding: Beautifully rebound in a near-fine half-leather binding with red leather spine and corners, and marbled boards. Gold gilt title and decoration on the spine, with marbled endpapers matching the cover design (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight and clean, light foxing or staining throughout - as shown, name of a previous 1881 owner on the upper margin of the half-title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by Walter Crane.
The book: Attractive and Rare First edition of Brothers Grimm's Fairy Tales illustrated by Walter Crane. Including Fairy Tales like Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Hansel & Grethel, Rapunzel, Little Red-Cap, Tom Thumb, Snow-White, The Golden Goose, and many more... This 1882 edition of Grimm’s Household Stories exemplifies the enduring appeal of the Brothers Grimm's tales and Walter Crane's artistic mastery. Originally intended as moral and cultural folklore for children, these tales have since captivated audiences worldwide. This edition is a testament to the Victorian era's appreciation for beautifully crafted books, both in literary and visual content.
The authors: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, German scholars and folklorists, are best known for their collection of German folktales, which have become cultural treasures and a significant contribution to the world of fairy tales.
The illustrator: Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a prominent English artist and illustrator, known for his children’s book illustrations and his role in the Arts and Crafts Movement. His work on fairy tales and nursery rhymes is particularly acclaimed for its elegance, detailed line work, and use of symmetry.