Danish Fairy Legends and Tales.
by ANDERSEN, Hans Christian. PEACHEY, Caroline (trans.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Some slight rubbing to the edges of the leather; clean, tight and sound.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Henry G. Bohn,, 1861.. Third Edition, Enlarged.. old full calf; gilt paneled spine with raised bands; all edges marbled.. Some slight rubbing to the edges of the leather; clean, tight and sound.. 12mo,. With 120 illustrations, chiefly by foreign artists.. With a Memoir of the Author. Translated by Caroline Peachey.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 73016
- Title
- Danish Fairy Legends and Tales.
- Author
- ANDERSEN, Hans Christian. PEACHEY, Caroline (trans.)
- Illustrator
- With 120 illustrations, chiefly by foreign artists.
- Format/Binding
- Old full calf; gilt paneled spine with raised bands; all edges marbled.
- Book Condition
- Used - Some slight rubbing to the edges of the leather; clean, tight and sound.
- Edition
- Third Edition, Enlarged.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1861.
- Pages
- xxxi, 456 pp.
- Size
- 12mo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Tight
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- 12mo
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
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