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By Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Kay Nielsen
[1924]

Signed limited edition, one of only 500 numbered copies signed by one of the greatest Golden-Age illustrators, Kay Nielsen.

Near fine.

Nielsen illustrates the work of fellow Dane, Andersen, in this gorgeous deluxe gift book with a style mixing "some of the decorative design of Art Nouveau with the bold shapes of Art Deco" (Menges). Includes "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and more. A stunning production.

Read more: Menges, 101 Great Illustrators from the Golden Age, 1890-1925, 136.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1924]. 12'' x 10''. Original full vellum, gilt-stamped boards and spine. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. 12 tipped-in color plates and many full-page black-and-white plates throughout. 197, [1] pages. Housed in custom window-framed slipcase. Ink gift inscription on second fly leaf. Faint toning along edges of vellum, gilt slightly effaced on spine.

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