1896 Scarce First US Edition - Grimm's Fairy Tales illustrated by Walter Crane.
(Description)
Author: The Brothers Grimm. Walter Crane, E. H. Wehnert, illustrators.
Title: Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
Publisher: Chicago, Donohue, Henneberry & Co., 1896. First American Edition illustrated by Walter Crane.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, original dark green full-cloth binding with elaborate gilt and black decorations on the cover and spine. The front cover features a gilt title "Grimm’s Fairy Tales" surrounded by intricate Art Nouveau-style designs. Spine with titles and decorative elements in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, gift note of a previous 1910 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with intricate black and white engravings by renowned artists Walter Crane and E. H. Wehnert. Each story is accompanied by large illustrations, often in a frame-like design, enhancing the magical and timeless atmosphere of the fairy tales. (Complete).
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this edition available for sale worldwide).
The book: This scarce 1896 First American edition illustrated by Walter Crane of Grimm’s Fairy Tales is a lovely example of 19th-century fairy tale collections. The elegant illustrations by Walter Crane and E. H. Wehnert bring these timeless stories to life, making it not only a literary treasure but also a visual one. This edition would have delighted Victorian readers and continues to captivate modern collectors with its blend of classic tales and beautiful presentation.
The authors: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known as the Brothers Grimm, were German scholars and philologists who collected and published folklore during the 19th century. Their Grimm's Fairy Tales became a seminal work in folklore studies and is beloved worldwide. Their contributions to preserving Germanic myths and fairy tales have had a lasting impact on literature and popular culture.
The illustrator: Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the most prolific and influential children’s book illustrators of his time, known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement. His work is marked by its decorative quality, with a strong influence from medieval and Renaissance art. E. H. Wehnert (1813–1868) was also a prominent illustrator, whose engravings graced many literary works of the 19th century, making the tales come alive with his evocative style.