{"product_id":"1930-rare-book-east-of-the-sun-and-west-of-the-moon-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen","title":"1930 Rare Book - East of the Sun and West of the Moon Illustrated by Kay Nielsen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Anonymous]. Illustrated by Kay Nielsen and V. Candell.\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eEast of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"291\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden City, New York, Garden City Publishing Company, Inc., circa 1930.\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 6.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"438\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original publisher’s cloth binding, pictorially decorated to the front board and spine in bright colors. A clean and solid copy, well-preserved and attractive on the shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"449\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good original dust jacket present, an increasingly scarce survival. In good condition, though worn and fragile, with notable soiling, chipping, and edge losses, as shown. Despite these flaws, its presence significantly enhances the copy's desirability and collectibility. Under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content, clean and complete, with light general toning to the text pages only, as expected, name of a previous 1934 owner on the first endpaper as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated, including eight striking color plates and numerous black-and-white decorations by Kay Nielsen, one of the great illustrators of the Golden Age, alongside contributions by V. Candell. The plates retain strong color and visual impact. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 200–250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA captivating collection of Norwegian fairy tales, \u003cem data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eEast of the Sun and West of the Moon,\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of the most celebrated illustrated books of the early 20th century. This Garden City edition brings the magic of these northern legends to life through the visionary artistry of Kay Nielsen, whose ethereal, stylized compositions helped define the Golden Age of Illustration. Blending romance, mystery, and myth, these tales have enchanted generations of readers. Copies retaining their original dust jacket, even in worn condition, are increasingly sought after, making this an appealing and collectible example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe tales in this volume originate from traditional Norwegian folklore, collected and popularized in the 19th century by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. Their work preserved a rich oral tradition, introducing these enduring stories to a wider audience and securing their place alongside the great fairy tales of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eThe illustrators: \u003c\/strong\u003eKay Nielsen (1886–1957) was a Danish illustrator whose work is among the most distinctive and refined of the Golden Age. Known for his elegant line, decorative richness, and dreamlike compositions, Nielsen brought a uniquely modern sensibility to fairy tale illustration. His work on \u003cem data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eEast of the Sun and West of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of his most iconic achievements.\u003cbr data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eVictor Candell, though less widely known, contributed decorative elements that complement the volume’s visual harmony and enhance its overall aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48313342230777,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260422east_01.jpg?v=1776884191","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1930-rare-book-east-of-the-sun-and-west-of-the-moon-illustrated-by-kay-nielsen","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}