1849 Tales From Denmark Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated Scarce 2nd Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! Tales From Denmark Hans Christian Andersen; Charles Boner 1849 Grant and Griffith : London 6.5" by 5" [5], iv-vi, Unpaginated SUMMARY An illustrated collection of the important fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, a nice edition with illustrations by Count Pocci. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The second edition of this scarce work. Rare in the fragile publishers pictorial boards. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, seven plates, and in-text engravings. Collated, complete.A charming collection of short stories by Hans Christian Andersen, containing twenty-one tales in total, including many of his enduringly popular and influential tales.Including 'The Ugly Duck', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Princess and the Peas', 'The Wild Swans', and more.Andersen wrote a total of 156 stories, many of which have found their way into the Western cultural zeitgeist. Translated into English by Charles Boner.Illustrated by Count Franz Graf von Pocci. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, worn, lacking the backstrip. Boards are a little age-toned and rubbed. Light bumping to the extremities. Some spots to the boards. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional spot. Prior owner's ink inscription to the reverse of the frontispiece. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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