Brothers Grimm - Fairy Tales - 1920
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Grimm's Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, illustrated edition in English, first edition thus (circa 1920), hardback with dust jacket, 344 pages, featuring 48 tipped-in colour plates by Harry G. Theaker, in Near Fine condition.
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This is a first edition thus copy, of "Grimm's Fairy Tales". This edition of the Brothers Grimm features 48 tipped-in colour plates by Harry Theaker, and this copy retains the rare illustrated dust jacket. The book has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make an excellent addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- 48 tipped-in colour plates by Harry Theaker
- Rare illustrated Dust Jacket - some tears & edge wear
- Illustrated Endpapers
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- Pages & plates are clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright & straight
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Grimm's Fairy Tales
- Illustrations by Harry G. Theaker
- Undated, Printed circa 1920, First Edition Thus
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co. London
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
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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 "Grimm's Fairy Tales". This edition of the Brothers Grimm features 48 tipped-in colour plates by Harry Theaker, and this copy retains the rare illustrated dust jacket. The book has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine condition. It would make an excellent addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- 48 tipped-in colour plates by Harry Theaker
- Rare illustrated Dust Jacket - some tears & edge wear
- Illustrated Endpapers
- Decorative Front Board & Spine
- Pages & plates are clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright & straight
- No names or inscriptions
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Grimm's Fairy Tales
- Illustrations by Harry G. Theaker
- Undated, Printed circa 1920, First Edition Thus
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co. London
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
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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.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Fine Bindings, Illustrated, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
Fairy Tales
Series
Hans Andersen, Fairy tales
Author/ Illustrator
Brothers Grimm
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1920
Height
21.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Ward, Lock & Co.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
344
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