{"product_id":"1900-rare-book-popular-fairy-tales-for-children-by-hans-christian-andersen","title":"1900 Rare Book - Popular Fairy Tales for Children by Hans Christian Andersen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautifully preserved illustrated edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tales, distinguished by its elegant cream cloth binding decorated with stylized green and golden-yellow rosebuds, and charming Victorian wood-engraved illustrations throughout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hans Christian Andersen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePopular Tales for Children\u003c\/em\u003e (Andersen’s Popular Tales).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: London: Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co., Limited; New York and Melbourne. Undated, circa 1900.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Illustrated edition; printing not stated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 252 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5 x 5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good publisher’s original cream cloth, with an attractive Art Nouveau-style floral design in green and golden yellow across the front board and spine, and gilt lettering. The rear board is plain. Minor age-related handling wear and light soiling, with the decorative binding remaining exceptionally appealing. Original green illustrated endpapers featuring a complementary rosebud pattern. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good to very good, complete. Foxing is most noticeable on the title page, preliminary leaves, and final pages, with additional spotting and discoloration along the outer edges of the text block, as shown. The majority of the interior pages remain comparatively clean, with occasional light spotting and age-related toning. The text and illustrations are well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Numerous black-and-white wood-engraved illustrations throughout, including a full-page frontispiece depicting a child in a boat drawn by six swans, together with charming illustrations accompanying the individual tales. Decorative initials and ornamental headings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: USD $135–150.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: This delightful edition of \u003cem\u003ePopular Tales for Children\u003c\/em\u003e brings together a generous selection of Hans Christian Andersen’s most enduring fairy tales in a particularly attractive decorative binding. Among the stories are \u003cem\u003eThe Fir Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Emperor’s New Clothes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Steadfast Tin Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Princess and the Pea\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Tinder Box\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Swineherd\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside lesser-known treasures such as \u003cem\u003eThe Elf of the Roses\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Elfin Hill\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Loveliest Rose in the World\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Swan’s Nest\u003c\/em\u003e. Together, they reveal the remarkable range of Andersen’s imagination, from gentle humour and enchantment to melancholy, longing, sacrifice, and moral reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its literary appeal, the volume is distinguished by its wonderfully harmonious decorative presentation. The cream cloth covers are adorned with symmetrical rosebud motifs in green and golden yellow, while the matching green endpapers repeat the floral design in delicate white outlines. The numerous wood-engraved illustrations bring Andersen’s imaginative world to life through scenes of enchanted forests, birds, children, and fantastical adventures. The combination of an appealing period binding, decorative endpapers, and richly illustrated text makes this an especially charming addition to a collection of classic fairy tales and illustrated children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author whose fairy tales became some of the most widely read and translated works of nineteenth-century literature. Born in Odense, Denmark, Andersen rose from modest circumstances to international literary fame, developing a distinctive storytelling voice that combined folklore, fantasy, emotional sensitivity, and profound observations of human nature. His stories frequently explore the experiences of outsiders, the tension between appearance and reality, and the transformative power of kindness, imagination, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional folk tales passed down through generations, many of Andersen’s stories were original literary creations. Works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Emperor’s New Clothes\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish the literary fairy tale as an art form capable of speaking to adults as well as children. His influence extended far beyond Denmark, inspiring generations of illustrators, writers, and artists, and ensuring his place among the most beloved storytellers in world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67672883429625,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20261111andersen_00.jpg?v=1794408712","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1900-rare-book-popular-fairy-tales-for-children-by-hans-christian-andersen","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}