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1932 Fairy Tales
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Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and in the publisher's original vellum binding, this is a charming limited edition collection of the tales of Hans Christian Andersen, signed by illustrator Arthur Rackham.
A signed limited edition work, with this being number 375 of 525 copies produced, hand signed by Arthur Rackham.
Illustrated with eight colour plates, and nineteen monochrome illustrations, all by Rackham.
Collated, complete.
Rackham was an English book illustrator, recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration.
A wonderful edition of the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Tales include "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," and more
With the armorial bookplate of John & Zenaida Hanbury-Williams to the front pastedown. Sir John Coldbrook Hanbury-Williams was a British businessman and courtier. He was director of Courtaulds, served as a director of the Bank of England, and held various positions in the royal household.
His wife was Princess Zenaida Cantacuzène, daughter of Major-General Prince Mikhail Cantacuzène, 2nd Count Speransky and Julia Dent Grant, granddaughter of US President Ulysses S. Grant.
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In the publisher's original full vellum binding. Boards exceptionally bright, with spotting to age toned back strip. Light spotting to perimeters of rear board. Light shelf wear to back strip tail. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright.
Overall: Near Fine
- Creator:Hans Christian Andersen (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1932
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- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 962F40D1stDibs: LU8925245960362
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