
Description
This antique 1916 edition of Andersen’s Fairy Tales from the Windermere Series by Rand McNally & Co. is a beautiful collectible volume of classic fairy stories by Hans Christian Andersen. Bound in decorative blue cloth with gilt lettering and a pictorial cover, this early 20th-century printing is part of the beloved Windermere Series, which brought finely illustrated editions of classic literature to readers of the time.
Inside are Andersen’s most cherished fairy tales, including timeless stories such as The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and more—tales that have enchanted children and adults for generations. Originally issued with nine full-page color illustrations, this copy retains six of the nine plates; three have been removed.
Condition Notes:
- Published in 1916 by Rand McNally & Co.
- Blue cloth hardcover with gilt title and illustration on front board
- Binding is fragile with spine partially separated (book coming off spine)
- 6 of 9 illustrations remain intact (3 missing)
- Pages clean with age-appropriate wear
This over 100-year-old book is both a readable copy and a collectible antique, perfect for lovers of classic fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen enthusiasts, or collectors of early 20th-century children’s literature.
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Care
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