{"product_id":"1900-rare-book-hans-andersen-s-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-gilbert-james","title":"1900 Rare Book - Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales Illustrated by Gilbert James","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Christian Andersen. Illustrated by Gilbert James.\u003cbr data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eHans Andersen’s Fairy Tales\u003c\/em\u003e (Langham Series for Children).\u003cbr data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"270\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Siegle, Hill \u0026amp; Co., 2 Langham Place, [n.d., circa early 1900s]. Printed by Chorley \u0026amp; Pickersgill, Ltd., The Electric Press, Leeds and London.\u003cbr data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"456\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" x 4.5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"493\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original publisher’s illustrated blue paper-covered boards, upper cover with decorative floral and vine design framing a circular colour illustration of Thumbelina in a tulip. Red and black lettering to upper board. Rear board plain blue (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, light spotting to back cover - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover..\u003cbr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delightfully illustrated throughout with colour plates and black \u0026amp; white drawings by Gilbert James, many full-page, including depictions of “The Mouse’s Wedding”, “The Darning-Needle”, “The Real Princess”, “The Daisy”, and “Tommeli se” (Thumbelina). Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A charming early 20th-century children’s edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eHans Andersen’s Fairy Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, selected for the \u003cem data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eLangham Series for Children\u003c\/em\u003e. This edition features five well-loved tales — \u003cem data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eThe Mouse’s Wedding\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThe Darning-Needle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eThe Real Princess\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eThe Daisy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eTommeli se\u003c\/em\u003e — brought to life by the delicate yet whimsical artistry of Gilbert James. Printed in a square format with vibrant cover art, this copy captures the golden era of British children’s publishing, where design and illustration were integral to storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) is Denmark’s most celebrated literary figure, renowned worldwide for his fairy tales, which have been translated into countless languages and adapted into every medium. His stories, combining imaginative fantasy with moral depth, include such enduring classics as \u003cem data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilbert James (active early 20th century) was an English illustrator known for his charming and often whimsical interpretations of literary classics. His work for children’s books, especially fairy tales, displays a fine line, soft colour palette, and a keen sensitivity to the magical and humorous elements of the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728712257785,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250811Andersen-000.jpg?v=1754938976","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1900-rare-book-hans-andersen-s-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-gilbert-james","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}