1885 Scarce Victorian Edition - The Will-o’-the-Wisp, Poultry Meg’s Family and Other Stories.
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(Description)
Author: Hans Christian Andersen. H. W. Dulcken, translator.
Title: The Will-o’-the-Wisp and Other Stories and Poultry Meg’s Family and Other Stories. (Complete 2 books in one volume).
Publisher: London: George Routledge and Sons, no date (1885). First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7 " X 5 ".
Pages: 119, 128 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and very good original green cloth binding with elaborate black-stamped floral and geometric designs, part of Routledge’s Fairy Library (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, this copy includes a presentation bookplate from St. Mary’s Schools, Twickenham, awarded to Arthur Dixon for regular attendance in 1886, adding provenance and charm, a handwritten name, “Mr. Armstrong,” appears on the front free endpaper - as shown, endpapers toned - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated throughout with engravings that vividly capture the magic and whimsy of Andersen’s stories. The frontispieces for each section are in vivid color, enhancing the visual appeal of this beautiful book.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this binding variant available for sale worldwide).
The book: This dual collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales offers a delightful glimpse into the storytelling mastery of one of the world’s most beloved authors. With exquisite engravings and a decorative binding, this edition is both a collector’s piece and a treasure for lovers of fairy tales and Victorian book design.
Content:
The Will-o’-the-Wisp and Other Stories: Features enchanting tales by Hans Christian Andersen, including The Will-o’-the-Wisp Is in the Town, The Windmill, and The Legend of Nurnberg Castle.
Poultry Meg’s Family and Other Stories: Contains three additional stories, Poultry Meg’s Family, The Dryad, and Charming.
The author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875), a Danish author, is renowned for his timeless fairy tales, including The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. His works continue to captivate readers of all ages with their imaginative storytelling and moral depth.