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Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen: Illustrated by Rex Whistler.
by ANDERSEN, Hans Christian
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Cobden-Sanderson Ltd, 1935. WHISTLER, Rex. . ANDERSEN, Hans Christian. Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen. Illustrated by Rex Whistler. London: Cobden-Sanderson Ltd., [1935].
First edition. Octavo. 470 pp. One of 200 copies, signed by Rex Whistler on half-title. Illustrated with 10 full page black and white illustrations and numerous others throughout. Endpapers repeat the cover design in green.
Full white buckram, elaborately decorated in gilt on covers and spine by Leighton-Straker Bookbinding Co. All edges gilt. Previous owner's neat gift inscription on blank endpaper, dated 1936. Evidence of bookplate removal on verso of front free endpaper. An extremely fine, fresh copy.
HBS 67325.
$1,350.
First edition. Octavo. 470 pp. One of 200 copies, signed by Rex Whistler on half-title. Illustrated with 10 full page black and white illustrations and numerous others throughout. Endpapers repeat the cover design in green.
Full white buckram, elaborately decorated in gilt on covers and spine by Leighton-Straker Bookbinding Co. All edges gilt. Previous owner's neat gift inscription on blank endpaper, dated 1936. Evidence of bookplate removal on verso of front free endpaper. An extremely fine, fresh copy.
HBS 67325.
$1,350.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67325
- Title
- Fairy Tales and Legends by Hans Andersen
- Author
- ANDERSEN, Hans Christian
- Illustrator
- WHISTLER, Rex
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Cobden-Sanderson Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1935
- Keywords
- Illustrated Books|Children|Inscribed Copies|Fairy Tales|Signed
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Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
Owned and operated by Ben Weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, Heritage Book Shop\'s inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. Heritage Book Shop serves a clientele base consisting of private collectors as well as esteemed public institutions. We take great pride in the dedication we offer our clients. Whether you are building a first-rate collection of a favorite author or an extensive library, we look forward to offering the experience of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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- Buckram
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