Hans Andersen - Fairy Tales - 1900

This is a first edition thus copy, of Hans Christian Andersen's "Fairy Tales". The copy dates from around 1900 and features eight tipped-in colour plates. The book remains in Fair condition. It would make a lovely addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Fair overall condition
- Rare book - First Edition Thus
- Decorative front board & spine
- 8 tipped-in colour plates
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight - some staining to the Title page
- Text-block is complete except for the Front Free Endpapers and Flyleaf
- Binding and Hinges are secure - probably re-glued at the front internal hinge
- Boards are mostly straight - some minor wear to corners, minor scuffs and a white mark to the lower Front
- Spine is bright and straight - a little general wear
- Previous owner's initials to Rear Pastedown

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SUMMARY

- Fairy Tales From Hans Christian Andersen
- Illustrations by "HA" - not credited
- Printed circa 1900, First Edition Thus
- Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London
- 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

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