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THE EVERGREEN TALES, OR TALES FOR THE AGELESS
by HERSHOLT, Jean (editor). (Edward ARDIZZONE; Fritz EICHENBERG; Fritz KREDEL; Robert LAWSON; Arthur SZYK; et. al.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine slipcases, one with a worn lower corner
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1949-1952. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine slipcases, one with a worn lower corner. Everett Gee Jackson; Fritz Eichenberg; Arthur Szyk; Edward Ardizzone; Fritz Kredel; Robert Lawson. The complete 15 volume set in 5 red paper-covered slicases, small folio (8" x 12"), in various full color linen bindings. Includes "Hansel & Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Ugly Duckling," "Pandora's Box," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Story of Aladdin," "The Three Bears," and seven others. All illustrations are in color with some hand-colored and some ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPHS. Each is copy #216 of 2500 or 2000 numbered copies with many of the copies signed by the illustrators and/or the editor. The editor has SIGNED nine of the volumes. Illustrators who have SIGNED are Fritz Eichenberg, Everett Gee Jackson, Edward Ardizzone, Rafaello Busoni, Robert Lawson, and Ervine Metzl. Arthur Szyk and Fritz Kredel have not signed. Scarce to find a complete set, especially with all volumes having the same number and in this condition.
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- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 015004
- Title
- THE EVERGREEN TALES, OR TALES FOR THE AGELESS
- Author
- HERSHOLT, Jean (editor). (Edward ARDIZZONE; Fritz EICHENBERG; Fritz KREDEL; Robert LAWSON; Arthur SZYK; et. al.)
- Illustrator
- Everett Gee Jackson; Fritz Eichenberg; Arthur Szyk; Edward Ardizzone; Fritz Kredel; Robert Lawson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine slipcases, one with a worn lower corner
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1949-1952
- Keywords
- Signed, Fairy Tales, Fritz Eichenberg, Arthur Szyk, Limited Editions Club, Fine Press, Illustrated Books, Children's Literature, Edward Ardizzone, Fritz Kredel, Robert Lawson
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fairy Tales;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
Biblio member since 2003
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
About Charles Agvent
We carry a diverse and select stock with major specialties including Modern and 19th Century Literary First Editions, Signed Books & Autographs (especially Presidential and Literary), and Limited Editions Club books. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).
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