{"product_id":"1890-rare-book-hans-andersens-fairy-tales-illustrated","title":"1890 Rare Book - Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Christian Andersen. Translated by Mrs. H. B. Paull.\u003cbr data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eHans Andersen's Fairy Tales: A New Translation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"148\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London and New York, Frederick Warne and Co., 1890.\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"216\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 x 5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"274\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e viii, 670 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original publisher's red cloth binding from the celebrated Royal Fairy Library series. Front cover richly decorated in gilt and black with fairy motifs surrounding an elaborate central vignette, spine pictorially decorated and lettered in black and gilt. Light sunning to the spine as shown, with minor rubbing to extremities. A bright and attractive example of this highly decorative Victorian children's binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good and remarkably clean content. Pages remain fresh and well preserved throughout, with only very occasional foxing. Moderate toning and scattered foxing confined primarily to the final leaf. No ownership markings noted. A particularly appealing copy internally.\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with frontispiece and 9 additional full-page illustrations, for a total of 10 full-page plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $200–350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA charming Victorian edition of Hans Christian Andersen's immortal fairy tales, published as part of Frederick Warne's popular Royal Fairy Library series. This edition presents Andersen's stories in the English translation of Mrs. H. B. Paull, carefully adapted and arranged for younger readers while preserving the imagination, emotional depth, and moral insight that have made these tales beloved throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eThe collection includes many of Andersen's most enduring creations, among them \u003cem data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eThe Fir-Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eLittle Tiny\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eThe Red Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eThe Brave Tin Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThe Angel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eThe Elfin Hill\u003c\/em\u003e, and numerous other classics. Unlike many fairy tale collections of the nineteenth century, Andersen's stories combine fantasy with profound reflections on kindness, sacrifice, loneliness, beauty, and transformation, themes that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eThe striking publisher's binding is especially noteworthy. The front cover features whimsical fairies, elaborate scrolling ornamentation, and a central gilt vignette, making the volume an excellent example of the decorative gift books that flourished during the late Victorian period. Such attractive original cloth bindings have become increasingly sought after by collectors of illustrated and children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHans Christian Andersen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1805–1875) is one of the most influential authors in the history of children's literature. Born in Denmark, Andersen rose from humble beginnings to international fame through his remarkable fairy tales, which blended folklore, imagination, and literary sophistication. Stories such as \u003cem data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eThe Emperor's New Clothes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e have been translated into countless languages and remain among the most widely read works in world literature. His tales continue to inspire writers, artists, filmmakers, and readers nearly two centuries after their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461116702969,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260531andersen_01.jpg?v=1780258369","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1890-rare-book-hans-andersens-fairy-tales-illustrated","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}