Hans Andersen - Fairy Tales - 1937

This is an illustrated copy of Hans Christian Andersen's "Fairy Tales". The book dates from around 1937 and features eight tipped-in colour plates, 32 black & white plates and further in-text illustrations. 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
- 8 tipped-in colour plates, 32 black & white plates + in-text illustrations
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete except for the Front Free Endpapers
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are mostly straight - some staining to the Front & Rear
- Spine is neat and straight - a little general wear to the head
- Previous owner's initials to Rear Pastedown

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SUMMARY

- Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen
- Translated by H. L. Braekstad
- Illustrations by Hans Tegner
- Printed 1937, New Edition
- Published by William Heinemann, 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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