Danish Fairy Legends and Tales
- Hardcover
- London: William Pickering, 1846
London: William Pickering, 1846. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. First edition in English. (iv), 197 pp. Late 19th Century three quarter leather over marbled paper, spine lettered in gilt. A Good or better copy with edges well-rubbed and cloth and leather mostly rubbed off or chipped there. Lacking front free endpaper. Last signature of pages at rear protrudes slightly and rear hinge split.
An early English-language publication of the Danish folklorist's work, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid" and "The Emperor's New Clothes.
Details
Title
Danish Fairy Legends and Tales
Author
Anderson, Hans Christian
Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Good
Publisher
William Pickering: London
Date
1846
Edition
First Edition