first edition
1899 · London
by Andersen, Hans Christian
ORIGINAL 14 PARTS
First edition in the original 14 parts. 11" x 8 1/2", circa 400 b/w illustrations by Lemercier and Helen Stratton (who gets sole credit on the title page). Original stitched green pictorial wrappers. Part 14 with half title, title page, contents and list of illustrations, 320 pages. No dust jacket. Very good (minor rubbing; signs of handling and some light foxing). Scarce.
Printed by Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works.
Some illustrations in first two parts are signed "Lemercier" in the plate. (Inventory #: 2221708)
First edition in the original 14 parts. 11" x 8 1/2", circa 400 b/w illustrations by Lemercier and Helen Stratton (who gets sole credit on the title page). Original stitched green pictorial wrappers. Part 14 with half title, title page, contents and list of illustrations, 320 pages. No dust jacket. Very good (minor rubbing; signs of handling and some light foxing). Scarce.
Printed by Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works.
Some illustrations in first two parts are signed "Lemercier" in the plate. (Inventory #: 2221708)