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Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, Shorter Tales and Longer Stories
by Hans Christian Andersen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Hudson, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
This is a charming, 3-volume set of works of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN, consisting of "Andersen's Fairy Tales," "Andersen's Shorter Tales" and "Andersen's Longer Stories." Circa 1940's (the volumes are dated 1942 and 1948); Heritage Press - "The Heritage Illustrated Bookshelf" edition; New York. Each volume is nicely illustrated in color by Fritz Kredel; illustrated end papers in color.
Condition:
The volumes are in overall terrific condition. "Fairy Tales" has 2 tiny stain spots at the top-right corner of the front cover. "Longer Stories" has a tiny stain spot on the front cover. The cloth has faded on the spines just a bit. The outer margin of page 14 in "Longer Stories has a light stain...no other issues were found within the books - the pages appear unread. The slip case has some light shelf wear at the bottom panel, and a notable tear and 1" separation at the top-left corner at the opening.
Condition:
The volumes are in overall terrific condition. "Fairy Tales" has 2 tiny stain spots at the top-right corner of the front cover. "Longer Stories" has a tiny stain spot on the front cover. The cloth has faded on the spines just a bit. The outer margin of page 14 in "Longer Stories has a light stain...no other issues were found within the books - the pages appear unread. The slip case has some light shelf wear at the bottom panel, and a notable tear and 1" separation at the top-left corner at the opening.
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Details
- Bookseller
- CraigsClassics
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5354
- Title
- Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, Shorter Tales and Longer Stories
- Author
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Illustrator
- Fritz Kredel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- The Heritage Illustrated Bookshelf
- Publisher
- Heritage Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- hans christian andersen, hans andersens story book, fairy tales, grimms tales, aesops fables, emperors new clothes, thumbelina, little mermaid, snow queen, princess and the pea, ugly duckling, little match girl, steadfast tin soldier
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Classics; Literature / Fiction;
Terms of Sale
CraigsClassics
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
CraigsClassics
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire
About CraigsClassics
My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.
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- New
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- Slip Case
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- Shelf Wear
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