Fairy Tales.
by RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.) ANDERSEN, Hans
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- There is some light foxing to the fore-edge; otherwise a beautiful unworn copy in a bright jacket with several tears (two intern
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia:: David McKay Company,, [1932].. First American edition.. publisher's red gilt-stamped cloth, t.e.g., in dust jacket and publisher's illustrated two-part box.. There is some light foxing to the fore-edge; otherwise a beautiful unworn copy in a bright jacket with several tears (two internally repaired with clear tape), and a 1/2" chip at the bottom of the backstrip. The box is lightly rubbed, with splits to two of the short joints and some chipping.. Small folio,. With twelve color plates by Arthur Rackham, each with printed tissue overleaf, plus many text illustrations. .
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 63877
- Title
- Fairy Tales.
- Author
- RACKHAM, Arthur (illus.) ANDERSEN, Hans
- Illustrator
- With twelve color plates by Arthur Rackham, each with printed tissue overleaf, plus many text illustrations.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's red gilt-stamped cloth, t.e.g., in dust jacket and publisher's illustrated two-part box.
- Book Condition
- Used - There is some light foxing to the fore-edge; otherwise a beautiful unworn copy in a bright jacket with several tears (two intern
- Edition
- First American edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- David McKay Company,
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia:
- Date Published
- [1932].
- Pages
- 288 pp.
- Size
- Small folio,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated Books;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
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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