Andrew Lang, The Red Fairy Book, illustrations by Gustaf Tenggren, 1924.
A great classic of child’s literature written by Andrew Lang and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren published in 1924 by David McKay, Philadelphia, 285 pp., 8 full page engraved color plates with beautiful artworks in the Art Nouveau/Arts&Crafts style. First thus edition.
Red cloth with illustrated cover plate featuring a man in armor on horseback in front of a castle. Contains a collection of thirty-seven fairy tales from around the world.
Dimensions:
9 ½ inches X 7 inches X 1 ½ inches
État/Condition:
Good to very good condition. Light rubbing on ends of spine and corners. Exterior fine save for a small worn spot on the left top front board plate and some blemishes on the left side of the back board. Child’s pencil inscription on inside front cover pages only. Light dampstain on top edge of first 16 pages. A beautiful copy of a scarce edition. No odor.
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Andrew Lang Gustaf Tenggren The Red Fairy
- Product Code: A0857
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125.00$
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