The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales Hardcover - 2013

Race Point, New York, 2013. Later Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Arthur Rackham. Originally titled Children's and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them. 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and what better way to celebrate than to include all 211 stories into the Knickerbocker Classic Series? Featuring all your favorite classics, including "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," "Rumpelstiltskin," and dozens more, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is also accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles. The third title in the Knickerbocker Classic series has 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy and will also feature a full-cloth binding, ribbon marker, and will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection. Also includes a selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator, Arthur Rackham. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale. Slipcase has some marking, rubbing as well as wear to corners & extremities Size: 250mm - 320mm. 752 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Book comes in its original slipcase. Illustrator: Arthur Rackham. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Children; ISBN: 1937994317. ISBN/EAN: 9781937994310. Inventory No: 19962. . 9781937994310