Danish Fairy Legends and Tales

  • Hardcover
  • London: William Pickering, 1846
By Anderson, Hans Christian
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


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