Condition: Good (gift inscription dated 1967 on title page; see image 5)
Weight: 517 g
Dimensions: 15 × 21.5 × 2.5 cm
Translator: Mrs. E. V. Lucas & Mrs. H. B. Paull
Illustrator: Arthur Szyk
Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have become enduring classics of world literature, captivating readers of all ages with their blend of imagination, moral insight, and emotional depth. This handsome 1945 Grosset & Dunlap first edition is especially noteworthy for its illustrations by the celebrated artist Arthur Szyk, whose richly detailed artwork complements Andersen's timeless stories with remarkable elegance. Translated by Mrs. E. V. Lucas and Mrs. H. B. Paull, this collection presents twenty-nine of Andersen's best-loved tales in a mid-century volume featuring a buckram binding, gilt spine lettering, decorative colour endpapers, and a colour vignette on the front cover. An attractive example of classic bookmaking from the 1940s, it remains both a delightful reading copy and a collectible illustrated edition.
