1890's Rare Victorian Book - Hans Christian Andersen's FAIRY TALES illustrated. Scarce edition.

 

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Author : Hans Christian Andersen
Title : Fairy Tales. A New Translation.
Publisher : New York, William L. Allison, no date (circa 1890's).
Language : Text in English
Size : 8 " X 5 "
Pages : 351 pages
Binding : Very good and attractive original illustrated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed) under a protective removable mylar cover. 
Content : Very good content (tight, some light foxing and staining throughout - as shown, inner hinges slightly scuffed but still tight). 
Illustrations : Profusely illustrated with over 200 illustrations by Harrison Weir, V. Pedersen, M.L. Stone, A.Y Bayes and others.

The book : Scarce and attractive edition of Andersen's Fairy Tales.

The Author : Hans Christian Andersen often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875), was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children: his stories express themes that transcend age and nationality.