1900 Scarce Edition - The Prince Who Was Not Afraid and Other Grimm's Fairy Tales illustrated.
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Author: Brothers Grimm.
Title: The Prince Who Was Not Afraid and Other Stories by the Brothers Grimm.
Publisher: London & Glasgow, Collins' Clear Type Press, no date (1900).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8".
Pages: 96 pages.
Binding: Very good original illustrated quarter-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, school prize bookplate dated 1906 on the second blank page - as shown, light toning to pages - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: A scarce edition of "The Prince Who Was Not Afraid and Other Stories" by the Brothers Grimm, this collection brings together a selection of enchanting fairy tales that have delighted children and adults alike for generations. Published around 1900 by Collins' Clear-Type Press, this edition is particularly notable for its beautiful illustrations that accompany the text, enhancing the magical and often moralistic stories with visual splendor.
The authors: The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and authors who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore during the 19th century. Their collection "Grimm's Fairy Tales" has become a cornerstone of Western literature, introducing such iconic tales as "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," and "Hansel and Gretel" to the world.