Shirley Goulden - Tales From Hans Andersen - 1957
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Tales From Hans Andersen is a single, hardback illustrated edition retold by Shirley Goulden and illustrated by Maraja, an oversized English-language first edition thus published in 1957 by W H Allen, consisting of 58 pages in Very Good condition with bright boards and secure binding.
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This is a very rare edition, of "Tales From Hans Andersen", illustrated by Maraja. This edition is oversized and measures 34cm x 25cm. It is beautifully illustrated throughout. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition
- Rare edition - illustrated by Maraja
- Illustrated in colour throughout
- Pages are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are bright and clean - very minor wear and marks
- Spine is neat and straight - minor wear to the head & tail and some fading
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Tales From Hans Andersen
- Retold by Shirley Goulden
- Illustrated by Maraja
- Undated, Printed circa 1957
- Published by W. H. Allen, 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
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 very rare edition, of "Tales From Hans Andersen", illustrated by Maraja. This edition is oversized and measures 34cm x 25cm. It is beautifully illustrated throughout. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good overall condition
- Rare edition - illustrated by Maraja
- Illustrated in colour throughout
- Pages are generally clean & straight
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are bright and clean - very minor wear and marks
- Spine is neat and straight - minor wear to the head & tail and some fading
- No names or inscriptions
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Tales From Hans Andersen
- Retold by Shirley Goulden
- Illustrated by Maraja
- Undated, Printed circa 1957
- Published by W. H. Allen, 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
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, Illustrated, Literature, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
Tales From Hans Andersen
Series
Fairy tales
Author/ Illustrator
Shirley Goulden
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1957
Height
34 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
25 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
W H Allen
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
58
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