Danish Fairy Legends and Tales with a Memoir of the Author

Scarce. First translation of all 45 tales. Very early edition. Brown half leather and marbled paper boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are generally in good order, just a little shelfwear. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Spine is somewhat rubbed, especially to the 5 raised bands. A couple of scrapes to the leather at the rear. Some foxing to the endpages and but only the odd spot to the textblock. 535 pp. Previous owner's bookplate. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 494g. (YBP Ref: 030525:1-A3)

• Author: ANDERSEN, Hans Christian
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• Publisher: Addey & Co
• Condition: Very Good
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• Size: 16mo - over 53/4in - 63/4in tall
• Binding: Hardcover
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• Published Date: 1852
• Edition: 2nd enlarged
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• Language: English