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Author: Hans Christian Andersen (H. W. Dulcken, translator).
Title: FAIRY TALES and Stories.
Publisher: London, Glasgow and New York, George Routledge and Sons, no date (circa 1870).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: vii-512 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown, the inner hinge of the last endpaper is slightly worn but still tight - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with full-page color and in-text black and white beautiful illustrations. (Collated complete).

The book: A scarce edition of Hans Christian Andersen's cherished fairy tales, this beautifully bound book showcases a vast collection of tales that have become classics in world literature. Profusely illustrated with vibrant color plates and intricate black-and-white drawings, this edition is a testament to the timeless appeal of Andersen's narratives. Tales that enchant readers of all ages, from the Tinder Box to the whimsical Ugly Duckling, are all contained within, making this book an indispensable treasure for any literary collection.