Danish Fairy Legends and Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (1861) | Illustrated | Fine Binding | Marbled Edges | Rare

Published 1861
Henry G. Bohn, Publisher/ London

Translated by Caroline Peachey 

Step into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with this rare 1861 third edition of Danish Fairy Legends and Tales, published in London by Henry G. Bohn. Elegantly bound in a handsome full leather fine binding, this volume features gilt-tooled spine with raised bands and red leather title label, marbled edges and marbled endpapers, over 120 illustrations by, chiefly foreign artists, throughout, and a memoir of Andersen included in front. Dentelles, binding tight and clean pages. 

Included are Andersen’s most beloved tales: The Wild Swans, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Nightingale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Snow Queen, and many more

Condition: Very Good ++

Size: 4 1/2” x 7”

 A centerpiece for any collection of fairy tales, Victorian fine bindings, or Hans Christian Andersen works.