1897 Rare Book - Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales with Illustrations
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen. Illustrated by various artists.
Title: Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales: A New Translation by Mrs. H. B. Paull.
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., 1897.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: xi-383 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good beautiful blue cloth hardcover binding with intricate gilt and black illustrations on the front cover and spine. Embossed design on the back cover. (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (tight and clean, toning and foxing mainly on the title page - as shown, gift notes of previous 1898 owners on the first endpaper and the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Includes numerous original black-and-white engravings and complete with the 3 stunning full-color plates. The artwork captures the timeless charm of Andersen's tales.
The book: This 1897 Victorian edition of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales offers a new translation by Mrs. H. B. Paull, presenting some of Andersen's most cherished tales such as The Little Mermaid, The Wild Swans, and The Ice Maiden. Lavishly illustrated, this edition combines literary significance with artistic beauty, making it a prized collector’s item.
The author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author renowned for his fairy tales, which have captivated readers of all ages across the globe. His stories often blend fantasy with profound moral lessons, securing his legacy as one of the world’s greatest storytellers.