This 1914 edition of Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen is a classic collection of beloved stories like "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Ugly Duckling." Illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker, this book features full-color plates and intricately designed title pages. The artwork is ethereal and delicately crafted, in line with the decorative styles of the early 20th century. This edition was published by Doubleday, Page & Company, based in Garden City, New York.
The book’s condition shows some wear, with visible staining and some discoloration, particularly on the title page and the illustration’s protective tissue paper. Despite these signs of age, the interior pages, including the illustrations, appear to be intact and in reasonably good condition.
Important Information:
Title: Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrator: Dugald Stewart Walker
Publisher: Doubleday, Page & Company, Garden City, New York
Year of Publication: 1914
Condition: Visible wear and stains on the cover and title pages; color plates and text pages remain intact, with minor signs of aging.
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations by Dugald Stewart Walker, protected by tissue guards.
Content: Classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, including popular stories such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling."
Notable: Dugald Stewart Walker was a renowned illustrator whose intricate and fanciful style was highly prized in early 20th-century children's books.
