Hans Andersen - Fairy Tales - 1895
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A first edition thus hardback of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, translated by Mrs. H. P. Paull, published circa 1895 by Frederick Warne & Co., London, in Good condition with 383 pages and 3 tipped-in colour plates alongside extensive illustrations.
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This is a first edition thus copy, of Hans Andersen's "Fairy Tales", translated by Mrs. Paull. Dating from circa 1895, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales features three tipped-in colour plates, together with numerous black & white illustrations. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Decorative front board & spine
- 3 tipped-in colour plates + black & white plates and illustrations
- Pages & plates are mostly clean & straight
- Text-block is complete - one plate is detached and slightly damaged
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are clean & straight
- Spine is straight and bright
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
- Translated by Mrs. H. P. Paull
- Undated, Printed circa 1895 First Edition Thus
- Published by Frederick Warne & Co., 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 first edition thus copy, of Hans Andersen's "Fairy Tales", translated by Mrs. Paull. Dating from circa 1895, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales features three tipped-in colour plates, together with numerous black & white illustrations. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Decorative front board & spine
- 3 tipped-in colour plates + black & white plates and illustrations
- Pages & plates are mostly clean & straight
- Text-block is complete - one plate is detached and slightly damaged
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are clean & straight
- Spine is straight and bright
- No names or inscriptions
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
- Translated by Mrs. H. P. Paull
- Undated, Printed circa 1895 First Edition Thus
- Published by Frederick Warne & Co., 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.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
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
Fairy tales, Grimm Fairy Tales
Author/ Illustrator
Hans Andersen
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1895
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
14.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Warne & Co
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
383
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