In fact there are 45 examples of hans chrsitian andersen s, andersen s fairy tales by grosset and dunlap from 1945 on the worldwide rare book market as we speak. The ugly duckling hans christian andersen fairy tales. Between 1835 and 1872 he created over 150 fairy tales and stories, later translated into about 125 languages. Mar 01, 2012 in fact there are 45 examples of hans chrsitian andersen s, andersen s fairy tales by grosset and dunlap from 1945 on the worldwide rare book market as we speak. It has a blue material cover with gold writing and a gold picture on the front and spine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Anderson s fairy tales, 1945,hans christian, blue hardcover. Andersens fairy tales, hans christian andersen, illustrated by arthur szyk, grosset and dunlap, 1945. Biography written by danny kaye for the new book of knowledge. The illustrations are lovely to look at, but some of the stories could be pretty danged dark as anyone who has studied fairytale history will know. A collection of 29 of the bestloved fairy tales of hans christian andersen, including the ugly duckling, the snow queen, the red shoes, the princess on the pea, and the emperors new clothes.
His first book of fairy tales was published in 1835. Read hans christian andersens fairy tales online world. Buy andersens fairy t ales 1st by hans christian andersen isbn. First anderson collected edition, originally published as two separate works. The tinderbox is one of the first fairy tales written by the danish author hans christian andersen, and remains one of his most popular, possibly because it has echoes of several earlier stories, and conforms to many of the features we expect from fairy tales. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The shadow is an exemplary story in andersen s darker fairy tales. The book is in vg condition with only minor cosmetic blemishes here and there. Read hans christian andersens fairy tales online world of. Hans christian andersen fairy tales arthur szyk 1945 feb.
Andersens fairy tales by andersen, hans christian 1945. To elaine leslie gitelson with compliments of arthur szyk n. Vintage hans christian andersens fairy tales 1945 grosset. There are nearly thirty stories in this volume and many have either a color illustration or a black ink illustration. Vintage grimms and andersons fairy tales 2 book box set 1945 grosset and dunlap. His stories are acclaimed for having delighted children worldwide and have been translated into more than 150 languages. Andersen s fairy tales by andersen, hans christian book condition. This is andersens fairy tales by hans christian anderson translated by mrs. Andersens fairy tales illustrations by arthur szyk 1945. But as it says, the people around him are not much interested in his feelings on the subject. Vtg andersens fairy tales 1945 in box illustrated junior. Grimms fairy tales is illustrated by fritz kredel and andersen s fairy tales by arthur szyk. And his life certainly was an extraordinary rags to riches story. Reitzel in copenhagen, denmark on 8 may 1835 in an inexpensive booklet with three other tales by andersen.
This little gem of a story by hans christian andersen reveals the ultimate test to find out whether or not a girl is a true princess. The collections were released in 1835 and 1837, and were known as fairy tales told for children, but later renamed to new fairy tales and stories. Here you will find the fairy tales of hans christian andersen, including the little match girl, the emperors new clothes, the snow queen and many more. Unfortunately this book was treasured by many people and is not rare today. Paull it has original illustrations fredrick warne and co. Andersens fairy tales by andersen, hans christian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Selected and illustrated by lisbeth zwerger hardcover. Andersens fairy tales by hans christian andersen alibris. Grimms fairy tales and andersens fairy tales by hans. Hans christian andersen, szyk, first edition abebooks. Hans christian andersens fairy tales by hans christian. Gallery showing all our illustrations filed under the keyword andersens fairy tales. Arthur szyk 18941951 was a gifted book illustrator and illuminator, a skillful caricaturist, and a crusader for causes, this multifaceted artist. Andersens fairy tales 1945 hardback famous hans christian andersens collection of stories the garden of paradise little tiny the fir tree the storks little idas flowers the red shoes the ugly duckling the girl who trod on a loaf the bottle neck the snow queen the marsh kings daughter the wild swans great claus and little claus the shepherdess and the sweep the bell the angel the nightingale holder and dane the emperors new clothes.
Hans christian andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as the little mermaid, the princess ad the pea, and the ugly ducking. The book is abundantly illustrated with more than 100 hundred drawings and. From the snow queen to the little mermaid, these classic tales have bewitched and enchanted readers for almost 200 years. In 1835, he published his first novel,the improvisatore, and the same year, the first collection of hans christian andersen fairy tales was published.
This collection of classic fairy tales by hans christian andersen, illustrated by. Editions of the complete fairy tales by hans christian. This illustrated collection, beautifully translated by pat shaw iversen, includes 47 of hans christian andersen s immortal tales. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Find andersens fairy t ales by andersen, hans christian 1945.
The admittedly beautiful edition of 29 of hans christian andersen s fairy tales with. Andersens fairy tales hardcover book illustrated by. Vintage hans christian andersens fairy tales illustrated. In all hans christian andersen wrote 156 fairy tales, of which forty are in this luxury, large format edition, to represent the cream of the crop.
I have a andersens fairy tail boo 1945 that i have had. His designs for christmas cards and other holiday greetings were never massproduced or gathered into any complete portfolio. So many stories written by hans christian andersen have been adapted to the screen. New york, grosset and dunlap, 1945 publication date.
Because of his wonderful fairy tales, andersen became known as the greatest writer in denmark, and one of the most beloved childrens authors in the world. This is a beautiful 1945 edition of hans christian andersens classic fairy tales that we know and love. Anderson s fairy tales by hans christian anderson, illustrated in color by arthur szyk. He is also the author of plays, novels, poems, travel books, and several autobiographies. Such as the ugly duckling, the emperors new clothes, the princess and the pea just to name a few. The wild swans 1945 fairy tale illustration tasha tudor hans christian.
Edgar lucas, mrs h b paull, mrs arthur szyk a collection of fairy tales by hans christian. A set of two color illustrated books of fairy tales, published in 1945 by grosset and dunlap. Vintage 1945 grimms fairy tales andersen s fairy talesthis set of vintage books is in very good condition which you will see when you examine the pictures. Andersens fairy tales 1945 hardback famous hans christian andersens collection of stories the garden of paradise little tiny the fir tree the storks little idas flowers the red shoes the ugly duckling the girl who trod on a loaf the bottle neck the snow queen the marsh kings daughter the wild swans great claus and little claus the shepherdess and the sweep the bell the angel. Includes the bestloved characters of thumbelina the little mermaid and the ugly duckling, as well as a biography of hans christian andersen. This is andersen s fairy tales by hans christian anderson translated by mrs. Andersens fairy tales by hans christian andersen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andersens fairy tales by hans christen andersen 1945. I have a really old book called anderson s fairy tales. The story was one of andersen s first fairy tales, and was published by c. This wonderful fairy tale by hans christian andersen has an oriental. Also included are a selection from the poems of alfred, lord tennyson doubleday, doran and co.
An assortment of three vintage clothbound hardcover books. Twelve classic hans christian andersen fairy tales enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers. Andersens fairy tales illustrated junior library hardcover october 1, 1945. This collection of beloved fairy tales includes the princess on the pea, the steadfast tin soldier, the ugly duckling, the little match girl, and many o. Hans christian andersen grew up in a danish village and moved to the big city. Both books and the case will be carefully wrapped and. They have inspired motion pictures, plays, ballets, and animated films. Andersens fairy tales illustrated by arthur szyk 1945. Both are clothbound hardcovers with color pasted front cover illustrations and gilt spine text. Green cloth boards with colored inset on front cover. Andersen published his last fairy tales in 1872, and after a long illness, he died in copenhagen on august 4, 1875. Both books and the case will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shippng. May 27, 2012 andersons fairy tales illustrated by arthur szyk 1945. It doesnt have a date inside and i was wondering how much its worth.
Edgar lucas, mrs h b paull, mrs arthur szyk a collection of fairy tales by hans christian andersen. Andersens fairy tales by hans christian andersen scholastic. The admittedly beautiful edition of 29 of hans christian andersen s fairy tales with illustrations by arthur szyk has modest value for so many available and shows a documented rare. Numerous sepia text illustrations and full color plates. Anne anderson 18741952 was a prolific scottish illustrator, primarily known for her art nouveau childrens book illustrations. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Andersen s fairy tales and grimms fairy tales 2 volumes in slipcase imprint. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his fairy tales. Hans christian andersen rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to danish author, fairy tale writer, and poet, hans christian andersen 18051875. Customs services and international tracking provided. Many of andersen s fairy tales depict characters who gain happiness in life after suffering and conflicts. Andersens fairy tales hardcover book illustrated by arthur szyk 1945 dunlap.
If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Andersens fairy tales, hardback, 1945 first edition ebay. In his honor a monument that became a symbol of copenhagen a bronze statue of the little mermaid, was erected. Andersen s fairy tales hans, christian andersen paperback 01 november, 2005 usually ships in 24 hours price. Lisbeth zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of childrens books and was awarded the hans christian andersen medal in 1990. This volume is an anthology of the fairy tales of danish author hans christian andersen 18051875. The book is bound in green clothcovered boards with color pictorial endpapers, gilt spine decoration and a pasted front cover image. The ugly duckling and the little mermaid are andersen s most intimate works. The book was a success, and he followed it with many other volumes of childrens stories, almost one a year, right up until 1872.
Green cloth boards with gilt lettering look very nice, pages fine. Books including 1945 illustrated andersens fairy tales. Collection of fairy tales by hans christian andersen, illustrated by noted designer tasha tudor. His graceful and artistic fairy tales poke fun at vanity. Hans christian andersen books, author biography, and reading. Andersen died on august 4th, 1875 near copenhagen, crowned with a worldwide fame.
Dust jacket tattered, with library wrapping to preserve cover. Book is in overall excellent condition clean, bright, beautiful illustrations by arthur szyk. Andersens fairy tales hardcover january 1, 1945 by hans christian anderse author, arthur szyk illustrator, e. They are in excellent condition, hardback without dustjackets but with a cardboard slipcase that shows its age. In english, translated from the german originally published under title. Throughout the tale, the writer is portrayed as a moral person, concerned with the good and true in the world. All the classics stories including cinderella, little redridinghood and puss in boots.
Andersens fairy tales 1945 hardback famous hans christian andersens collection of stories the garden of paradise little tiny the fir tree the storks little idas flowers the red shoes the ugly duckling the girl who trod on a loaf the bottle neck the snow queen the marsh kings daughter the wild swans great claus and little claus the shepherdess and the. It is in very good condition for a book over 60 years old. Hans christian andersens fairy tales childrens books. Andersen s fairy tales was not the only book szyk produced for children his pathways though the bible has been read by millions it is however, the only full volume displaying this bigeyed, rosycheeked style. Fine inscribed by illustrators 1st edition inscribed on the front endpaper half title. Neatly penned name of former owner on the front free endpaper. The tinderbox andersens fairy tales by hans christian. Hans christian andersen, born april 2, 1805, odense, near copenhagen, denmarkdied august 4, 1875, copenhagen, danish master of the literary fairy tale whose stories achieved wide renown. Brief historybiography danish author hans christian andersen is a writer with whom, along with the brothers grimm, most of the worldrenowned classic childrens stories and. Find great deals on ebay for andersen s fairy tales and andersen s fairy tales szyk. Hans christian andersen fairy tales, end papers best book covers, cool books, retro. I did some research on this book prior to listing it here on listia and this is what i found. Classic fairy tales collects 100 of andersens incomparable fairy tales and stories, among them thumbelina, the little match girl, the princess and the pea, the red shoes, the wild swans, and his fantasy masterpiece, the snowqueen. The ugly duckling hans christian andersen fairy tales short stories for kids fairy tales storynory free audio stories for kids.
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