Stories from Hans Andersen.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Hodder & Stoughton (1911). 4to. Original vellum (shelf-soiled). Gilt. Top edge gilt. Other edges uncut. (viii 250pp.). With 28 mounted colour plates including frontispiece. Limited 'de-luxe' edition of 750 copies signed by illustrator this being No. 552. Slight soiling on end-papers and offsetting from plates throughout otherwise a very good copy. NOTE: Han Christian Anderson wrote 156 fairy tales and stories many of which have become part of popular culture. These include 'The Little Mermaid' 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Snow Queen'.