1983 1st Edition (Thus) , Slipcase, Gilt edged pages
HANSEL AND GRETEL
By Brothers Grimm
Author Bio: The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were a brother duo of German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella" ("Aschenputtel"), "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig"), "Hansel and Gretel" ("Hänsel und Gretel"), "Little Red Riding Hood" ("Rotkäppchen"), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" ("Rumpelstilzchen"), "Sleeping Beauty" ("Dornröschen"), and "Snow White" ("Schneewittchen"). Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), began publication in 1812.
Illustrated By: Kay Nielsen
Illustrator Bio: Kay Rasmus Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the Golden Age of Illustration which lasted from when Daniel Vierge and other pioneers developed printing technology to the point that drawings and paintings could be reproduced with reasonable facility. Nielsen is also known for his collaborations with Disney for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least for Fantasia.
Binding: Leather, Royal octavo (8vo 6 1⁄4 × 10 in 159 × 254 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Collation: pp. 276
Limited Edition: 137/350 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Hodder & Stoughton, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Fine - Slipcase Fine, Book in fine unread condition; plastic cover. Scarce reprint of the 1925 original in full green morocco leather with gold and red embossed decoration on spine and front board by Kay Nielsen. Green moire silk end leaves; all edges gilt; tipped-in full color plates including frontispiece..
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 3Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0002288
1983 1st Edition (Thus) , Slipcase, Gilt edged pages
HANSEL AND GRETEL
By Brothers Grimm
Author Bio: The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were a brother duo of German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and authors who together collected and published folklore. They are among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella" ("Aschenputtel"), "The Frog Prince" ("Der Froschkönig"), "Hansel and Gretel" ("Hänsel und Gretel"), "Little Red Riding Hood" ("Rotkäppchen"), "Rapunzel", "Rumpelstiltskin" ("Rumpelstilzchen"), "Sleeping Beauty" ("Dornröschen"), and "Snow White" ("Schneewittchen"). Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales (Kinder- und Hausmärchen), began publication in 1812.
Illustrated By: Kay Nielsen
Illustrator Bio: Kay Rasmus Nielsen (March 12, 1886 – June 21, 1957) was a Danish illustrator who was popular in the early 20th century, the Golden Age of Illustration which lasted from when Daniel Vierge and other pioneers developed printing technology to the point that drawings and paintings could be reproduced with reasonable facility. Nielsen is also known for his collaborations with Disney for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least for Fantasia.
Binding: Leather, Royal octavo (8vo 6 1⁄4 × 10 in 159 × 254 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Collation: pp. 276
Limited Edition: 137/350 Copies
Language: English
Published By: Hodder & Stoughton, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Fine - Slipcase Fine, Book in fine unread condition; plastic cover. Scarce reprint of the 1925 original in full green morocco leather with gold and red embossed decoration on spine and front board by Kay Nielsen. Green moire silk end leaves; all edges gilt; tipped-in full color plates including frontispiece..
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 3Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
SKU: BTETM0002288
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