Hans Andersen - Fairy Tales & Stories - 1899
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Fairy Tales & Stories by Hans Andersen, Illustrated Edition, in English, 1 volume, leather binding with marbled endpapers, tipped-in plates, 440 pages, published circa 1899 by Ward Lock and Co, in Very Good condition.
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This is a first edition thus copy, of Hans Andersen's "Stories for the Young". Dating from circa 1899, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales features tipped-in black & white plates. The book has been well cared for and remains in Very Good condition. It displays very nicely and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition - lightly read
- Decorative red leather Spine
- Marbled Endpapers
- Gilt top page edges
- Tipped-in black & white plates
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are bright and straight - some minor edge wear & rubbing
- Neat inscription to Front Flyleaf
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SUMMARY
- Stories for the Young
- Written by Hans Christian Andersen
- Undated, Printed circa 1899
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London
- Half Leather
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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 Hans Andersen's "Stories for the Young". Dating from circa 1899, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales features tipped-in black & white plates. The book has been well cared for and remains in Very Good condition. It displays very nicely and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition - lightly read
- Decorative red leather Spine
- Marbled Endpapers
- Gilt top page edges
- Tipped-in black & white plates
- Pages & plates are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are bright and straight - some minor edge wear & rubbing
- Neat inscription to Front Flyleaf
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Stories for the Young
- Written by Hans Christian Andersen
- Undated, Printed circa 1899
- Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London
- Half Leather
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
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
Fairy Tales & Stories
Series
Fairy tales, Grimm Fairy Tales
Author/ Illustrator
Hans Andersen
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1899
Height
19.5 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
13 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Ward Lock and Co
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
440
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