RARE C1921 Hans Andersen ' S Fairy Tales FIRST EDITION Rie Cramer Antique Book
Item History & Price
Fairy Tales, Hans Chritan Andersen, Illus Rie Cramer & L. Govey, Humphrey Milford/ Oxford University Press, c1921, 349ppKey feature: This is one of the most stunning fairy tale books producedAbout the book: Here listed is an extremely rare first edition (c1921) of Andersen's Fairy Tales, illustrate by Rie Cramer.This copy comes with the extremely rare original slipcase gift box. This work features impressive colour illustrations as we as line drawings, typical of a high-value fairy... tale work of the era.The covers, however, are what really make this book sought-after - they're absolutely beautiful.It's a very impressive work, on the same scale as books by Edmund Dulac or Arthur Racham.
Watch out for cheaper 1930's editions - this is the true first edition and very rare. A complete copy is listed on Abebooks at £575.
Condition report:
In Good Plus Condition
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Slipcase complete but worn, with some re-glueing, some marking and general wearCovers bright with strong gildingSpine a little dulled and somewhat creased/ wornGood inside with antique inscription dated 1927 for provenance. Light wear, a few cracks between pages but generally a good copy of a rare work.
Watch out for cheaper 1930's editions - this is the true first edition and very rare. A complete copy is listed on Abebooks at £575.
Condition report:
In Good Plus Condition
See photos for accurate description.
Slipcase complete but worn, with some re-glueing, some marking and general wearCovers bright with strong gildingSpine a little dulled and somewhat creased/ wornGood inside with antique inscription dated 1927 for provenance. Light wear, a few cracks between pages but generally a good copy of a rare work.
