1895 Rare Victorian Book - Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales Illustrated

Author: Hans Christian Andersen. Illustrated by various artists.
Title: Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. A New Translation.
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (1895).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: viii-470 pages + publisher's catalog..
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, original publisher's pictorial cloth binding in russet with elaborate gilt and black-stamped decoration on the front cover and spine, featuring floral motifs and fairy figures (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, toning to endpaper - as shown, tear on page 75 nicely repaired by a previous owner - as shown, some outer page margins cut short without affecting the text - as shown). 
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated throughout with an exquisite color frontispiece and seven full-page engravings including stunning black-and-white depictions of famous tales like The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. 

Estimate: (USD 250-300).

The book: This beautifully illustrated Victorian edition of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales brings together some of the most beloved stories of all time, including The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid, The Wild Swans, and The Red Shoes. The edition, published by Frederick Warne & Co., showcases fine Victorian-era craftsmanship, from its ornate gilt cover to its finely detailed engravings. This edition was translated by Mrs. H. B. Paull, aiming to make Andersen’s often complex stories accessible to a wider audience, while preserving their original charm and moral depth.

The author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author best known for his fairy tales, which have become timeless classics. His works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to captivate both children and adults with their deep allegorical meanings, poetic prose, and moral lessons. Many of his tales, such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, have been adapted into films, ballets, and theatrical performances worldwide.