Edmund Dulac - Hans Andersen Stories - 1938
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This is a first edition thus copy, of "Stories From Hans Andersen", featuring 12 wonderful tipped-in colour plates, by Edmund Dulac. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Rare First Edition Thus copy
- Decorative Endpapers
- Decorative Front Board
- 12 tipped-in colour plates
- Pages & plates are clean & straight - very minor foxing to a few pages
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are mostly straight & bright - a little grubby around the edges
- Spine is straight - a little discoloured & grubby + some wear around the hinges
- Neat previous owner's details to Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- Stories From Hans Andersen
- Illustrations by Edmund Dulac
- Undated, Printed circa 1938, First Edition Thus
- Published by Hodder & Stoughton for Boots Ltd., Nottingham
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a first edition thus copy, of "Stories From Hans Andersen", featuring 12 wonderful tipped-in colour plates, by Edmund Dulac. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Rare First Edition Thus copy
- Decorative Endpapers
- Decorative Front Board
- 12 tipped-in colour plates
- Pages & plates are clean & straight - very minor foxing to a few pages
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are mostly straight & bright - a little grubby around the edges
- Spine is straight - a little discoloured & grubby + some wear around the hinges
- Neat previous owner's details to Front Pastedown
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Stories From Hans Andersen
- Illustrations by Edmund Dulac
- Undated, Printed circa 1938, First Edition Thus
- Published by Hodder & Stoughton for Boots Ltd., Nottingham
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Children's books, Fine Bindings, Illustrated, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book Title
Hans Andersen Stories
Series
Fairy tales, Grimm Fairy Tales
Author/ Illustrator
Edmund Dulac
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1938
Height
25.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
19 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hodder and Stoughton
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
221
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