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Danish Fairy Legends and Tales
by Anderson, Hans Christian
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: William Pickering, 1846. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. First edition in English. (iv), 197 pp. Late 19th Century three quarter leather over marbled paper, spine lettered in gilt. A Good or better copy with edges well-rubbed and cloth and leather mostly rubbed off or chipped there. Lacking front free endpaper. Last signature of pages at rear protrudes slightly and rear hinge split.
An early English-language publication of the Danish folklorist's work, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid" and "The Emperor's New Clothes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 180423007
- Title
- Danish Fairy Legends and Tales
- Author
- Anderson, Hans Christian
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- William Pickering
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1846
- Keywords
- The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, the reference point for pretty much every movei Walt Disney ever made
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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