Hans Andersen ' S Fairy Tales - 16 Colour Plates By W. Heath Robinson, Illust
Item History & Price
Hans Andersen'sFairy TalesWith Illustrations ByW. Heath Robinson_________________________
Published: London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited
Physical Description: 319, (1)p; [16] mounted colour plates; illustrationsNotes: Undated but between 1900-1920Language: EnglishSize: 8vo________________________
Covers:
The book (8vo) is re-bound in gray cloth, with lettering pieces in red and repeated flower design in black to the spine; binding is in good, sound, clea...n and unworn condition.Inside:
New lining and end papers.Faint liquid staining to the gutter to the opening 16 or so pages and the closing dozen or so leaves; the staining just every now and then clips the edge of an illustration or text.Occasional foxing and brown blemishes, mostly minor and contained to margins but moderate/heavy to the opening and closing half dozen leaves.Occasional browning from offsetting.The book is complete with 16 leaves of mounted colour plate, as called for, all free of any rips or tears and contains numerous black and white illustrations in text.The book has been very tightly bound and as a result some of the first and last leaves are pulling at the gutter.Inner hinges are good.
The book measures 24 cm x 16.5 cm and weighs 935g without packaging.This book will be sent by registered mail.
ALL POSTAGE CHARGES SHOWN ARE BASED ON THE VERY LATEST POSTAL RATES OF BOTH ROYAL MAIL AND VARIOUS COURIER COMPANIES AND ALSO FALL IN LINE WITH RECENT SHIFTS OF WORLDWIDE POSTAL BANDINGS BY ROYAL MAIL I.E. ZONE 1, 2, 3 POSTAGE RATES UNFORTUNATELY IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE ARE INCREASING ON ALMOST A DAILY BASIS, WITH THE USA, ASIA & AUSTRALIA BEING THE HARDEST HIT.
Please look at the pictures and if you would like any more information please email me. Please understand that I am not an expert on my books, but am only a lover of old history books and collector. I am always upgrading my collection so putting my old copies on Ebay. I have done my best to describe this book based on my current knowledge, but nobody is perfect. I welcome any questions you may have about this book. I know that the pictures do not usually do justice to the books. Payments:If after 3 days of auction close I still have not received payment and have not been notified by email of arrangements, I reserve the right to offer item to second bidder
Published: London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited
Physical Description: 319, (1)p; [16] mounted colour plates; illustrationsNotes: Undated but between 1900-1920Language: EnglishSize: 8vo________________________
Covers:
The book (8vo) is re-bound in gray cloth, with lettering pieces in red and repeated flower design in black to the spine; binding is in good, sound, clea...n and unworn condition.Inside:
New lining and end papers.Faint liquid staining to the gutter to the opening 16 or so pages and the closing dozen or so leaves; the staining just every now and then clips the edge of an illustration or text.Occasional foxing and brown blemishes, mostly minor and contained to margins but moderate/heavy to the opening and closing half dozen leaves.Occasional browning from offsetting.The book is complete with 16 leaves of mounted colour plate, as called for, all free of any rips or tears and contains numerous black and white illustrations in text.The book has been very tightly bound and as a result some of the first and last leaves are pulling at the gutter.Inner hinges are good.
The book measures 24 cm x 16.5 cm and weighs 935g without packaging.This book will be sent by registered mail.
ALL POSTAGE CHARGES SHOWN ARE BASED ON THE VERY LATEST POSTAL RATES OF BOTH ROYAL MAIL AND VARIOUS COURIER COMPANIES AND ALSO FALL IN LINE WITH RECENT SHIFTS OF WORLDWIDE POSTAL BANDINGS BY ROYAL MAIL I.E. ZONE 1, 2, 3 POSTAGE RATES UNFORTUNATELY IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE ARE INCREASING ON ALMOST A DAILY BASIS, WITH THE USA, ASIA & AUSTRALIA BEING THE HARDEST HIT.
Please look at the pictures and if you would like any more information please email me. Please understand that I am not an expert on my books, but am only a lover of old history books and collector. I am always upgrading my collection so putting my old copies on Ebay. I have done my best to describe this book based on my current knowledge, but nobody is perfect. I welcome any questions you may have about this book. I know that the pictures do not usually do justice to the books. Payments:If after 3 days of auction close I still have not received payment and have not been notified by email of arrangements, I reserve the right to offer item to second bidder
