Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Classics for today)
by H. C Andersen; selected by Philippa Pearce; illustrated by Pauline Baynes
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0001847678
- ISBN 13
- 9780001847675
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pauline Baynes. First edition first printing octavo hardback 182 pp. colour illustrated. very good condition in very good price clipped dust jacket (still has pulisher's transparent protective sleeve) Previous owner's name on first page.
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 068471
- Title
- Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Classics for today)
- Author
- H. C Andersen; selected by Philippa Pearce; illustrated by Pauline Baynes
- Illustrator
- Pauline Baynes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0001847678
- ISBN 13
- 9780001847675
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1972
- Pages
- 182
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Classics for today); H. C Andersen; selected by Philippa Pearce; illustrated by Pauline Baynes
- X weight
- 600 g
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Alexander's Books
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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