STORIES FROM HANS ANDERSEN
Illustrated by E. Stuart Hardy
Published by Ernest Nister. circa. 1897
Slightly better than good condition. Title to front cover and spine is "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales". Blue cloth with pictures of swans to front cover, gilt titles. 6 colour plates and numerous b/w illustrations. All edges gilt. Translated from the Danish by W. Angeldorff.
Spine and corners bumped and worn. Spine rubbed and browned. Covers slightly grubby and rubbed. Front endpaper is MISSING. Ink inscription to top edge of front pastedown. Title page has been neatly coloured in, about 4 illustrations have also been coloured. One hinge cracked. Staples rusty. First gathering, contents page to page 12, detached from bottom staple. Some light browning/foxing. All plates present.
Stock no. 1505893
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