1913 First Edition- Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales illustrated by W. Heath Robinson
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Author: Hans Christian Andersen. Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.
Title: Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales: With Illustrations by W. Heath Robinson.
Publisher: London, Constable & Co. Ltd., 1913. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10 " X 8 ".
Pages: xii-288 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine binding, finely bound in half burgundy morocco leather, titles in gilt on spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, some light foxing and staining throughout - as shown, original cover bound in at rear - as shown).
Illustrations: Wonderfully illustrated with 16 tipped-in color plates and over 80 black-and-white illustrations (full-page and in-text) by W. Heath Robinson. All color illustrations are complete, richly detailed, and printed on heavy paper with captioned tissue guards.
Estimate: (USD 600 - USD 800)
The book: A splendid First Robinson illustrated edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tales, rendered in Robinson’s distinctive and whimsical style. Published in the golden age of illustration, this 1913 edition brings together some of Andersen’s best-loved tales, including The Marsh King's Daughter, Tommelse, and The Snow Queen, accompanied by dreamlike imagery that amplifies the magic of the text. A collector’s gem and a visual feast for any admirer of early 20th-century illustration.
The author: Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author and poet celebrated worldwide for his fairy tales. His stories, such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen, are enduring classics that have shaped generations of children’s literature. His narratives combine folk traditions with poetic insight and moral depth, often exploring the struggles of the underdog with touching humanity.
The illustrator: W. Heath Robinson (1872–1944) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his fantastical drawings of elaborate contraptions. A master of both humor and fairy-tale romanticism, Robinson’s illustrations for Andersen reflect a gentler side of his talent—filled with grace, fine linework, and richly imaginative scenes that elevate the stories’ magical worlds. His work in this edition is widely considered among his finest contributions to children’s literature.