Stories and Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen Two Volumes Hardcover -

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press 2012. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 11 of 400 sets of this lovely deluxe limited edition from the Easton Press. It is a re-creation of the limited edition first published in 1893 by George Allen, London. The tales were translated by H. Oskar Sommer, and it included 100 black and white illustrations by Arthur Gaskin. Arthur Joseph Gaskin RBSA (1862 - 1928) was a preeminent English illustrator, painter, teacher and designer of jewellery and enamelwork.. Gaskin and his wife Georgie Gaskin were members of the Birmingham Group of Artist-Craftsmen, which sought to apply the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement across the decorative arts. Like many of the group, Gaskin studied at the Birmingham School of Art under Edward R. Taylor and later taught there [Wikipedia]. The original book as well as this facsimile includes over 100 of Andersen's writings including such famous stories as "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Suit," "The Little Match Girl, " and "The Little Mermaid." Gaskin's charming illustrations complement the tales.

Bound by Kingsport Book of Tennessee in cream cowhide leather imported from Italy, with beautiful gilt titling and illustration to front covers and gilt titling to spine. All edges gilt. Printed on Mohawk Via Laid paper especially milled for this edition by Mohawk Fine Papers. Housed in a custom slipcase by Dominion Carton of Virginia. Accompanied by a certificate from the press attesting to the limitation, and is in its original packing box. In fine condition. Measures 8 x 10 inches. Volume I: 398 pages; Volume II: 429 pages. PRI/012324.