Nielsen, Kay

Andersen, H.C. Fairy Tales. Hodder and Stoughton, [1924], first trade edition, 12 coloured plates and other illustrations, original pictorial blue cloth gilt, occasional spotting, some creased tissue-guards, spine slightly worn, extremities slightly bumped; Andersen, H.C. Fairy Tales. Hodder and Stoughton, [1924], first trade edition, 12 coloured plates and other illustrations, original pictorial moire green cloth gilt, spine faded, extremities slightly bumped--Grimm, J.L.C. and W.C. Hansel and Gretel and other stories by the brothers Grimm. Hodder and Stoughton, [1925], number 430 of 600 copies signed by the artist, 12 coloured plates and other illustrations, drop capitals printed in red and black, original cloth-backed boards, top edge gilt, short tear to title-page, hinges split, binding worn with some loss, tears to head of spine, extremities worn, ownership signature to preliminary blank; all 4to, illustrations by Kay Nielsen (3)

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