Item #15251 Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. Hans Christian - Andersen, Helen Stratton.
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales

London: George Newnes, [1899]. First Edition. Softcover. Item #15251

Very Good, bound in illustrated, stitched wrappers, as originally issued. A few creases, smudges, small, weak stains, and minor edge wear to paper wraps. Toning. Interiors are unmarked.11" x 8 1/2". Profusely illustrated throughout each volume, with a total of approximately 400 illustrations. This is the scarce complete set as originally published in English in 14 parts issued "fortnightly." All volumes housed in a contemporary custom case. Includes the first appearance of the most famous of the Andersen tales: "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina," among others.

Price: $1,475.00

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