{"product_id":"1935-rare-first-edition-andersen-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-rex-whistler-2","title":"1935 Rare First Edition - Andersen Fairy Tales Illustrated by Rex Whistler","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Andersen. Illustrated by Rex Whistler.\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairy Tales and Legends.\u003cbr data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"194\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Cobden-Sanderson Ltd, 1935 (First Rex Whistler illustrated edition).\u003cbr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"316\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 5.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"347\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e vii, 470 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine original publisher’s decorative cloth binding, richly stamped in gilt with an elaborate fairy-tale design. Exceptionally fresh and vibrant, with only minimal signs of handling, as shown. Under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, clean and tight. Rare light foxing to the outer edge of the text block, as shown. A well-preserved copy.\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated by Rex Whistler with ten full-page and numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations of remarkable elegance and charm. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250 – 350)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully produced collection of Hans Andersen’s most beloved fairy tales, including \u003cem data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, and many others. Blending fantasy, moral reflection, and poetic imagination, these timeless stories explore themes of love, sacrifice, transformation, and innocence. This 1935 edition is especially notable for Rex Whistler’s refined and whimsical illustrations, which lend a distinctive visual identity to Andersen’s enchanting universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eHans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author celebrated worldwide for his fairy tales, which have become enduring classics of children’s literature. His stories, often tinged with melancholy and moral depth, transcend age and culture, continuing to captivate readers across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eRex Whistler (1905–1944) was a British artist, designer, and illustrator associated with a refined and romantic aesthetic. Renowned for his decorative murals and book illustrations, Whistler brought a distinctive elegance and narrative sensitivity to his work. His illustrations for this edition of Andersen’s tales are among his most charming, perfectly complementing the lyrical and imaginative spirit of the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281099337977,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260313rex_01.jpg?v=1776091456","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1935-rare-first-edition-andersen-fairy-tales-illustrated-by-rex-whistler-2","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}