Hans Andersen - Fairy Tales & Stories - 1894

This is a first edition thus copy, of Hans Andersen's "Fairy Tales and Stories", translated by Dr Dulcken. Dating from circa 1894, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales features tipped-in black & white plates by various illustrators. including CE Brock. The book is in Poor condition, but is displays very nicely and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Poor overall condition
- Very rare book
- Decorative front board & spine
- Tipped-in black & white plates
- Pages & plates are mostly straight, but many are marked
- Text-block is incomplete - missing all Title pages & Publisher information
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are generally bright and straight - some minor edge wear & fading
- Old crossed-out name to Front Pastedown

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SUMMARY

- Fairy Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Andersen
- Translated by Dr. H. W. Dulcken
- Illustrations by various artists
- Printed circa 1894
- Published by Walter Scott Ltd., 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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