Description: Click here to see our other books! German Popular Stories Translated Kinder Und Haus-Marchen Collected by M. M. Grimm From Oral Tradition (Vol I & Vol II) M. M. Grimm 1904 Henry Frowde : London 7.5" by 4.5" xii, 240pp; [3], 256, [1]pp SUMMARY A limited edition facsimile reissue of this collection of German folk and fairy tales, translated from the original German by M. M. Grim. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A facsimile reissue of both volumes by Henry Frowde.Limited edition numbered copies out of the 250 that were printed. Both volumes are No. 26.With etched vignette titles and illustrations by the prominent 19th century illustrator, George Cruiksank. Eleven plates to volume I and nine plates to volume II. Collated complete. These tales, translated from the original German by Edgar Taylor, were collected by Jacob and Willhelm Grimm for a period of years.The translations were initially published anonymously by Taylor, and he wrote to the Grimms that his translations were for 'the amusement of some young friends principally in view'. It is regarded by many as the first modern illustrated children's book.The stories to this work include 'Hansel and Grettel', 'The Frog Prince', 'Rumplestiltskin', 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'Rapunzel'. CONDITION In the publisher's boards with facsimile print of the original covers. Externally, with discolouring to the boards and wear to the extremities. Spines are sunned, with section of paper coming away to the spine of Vol I. Handling marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound. Front free endpapers to Vol I disbound but present. Pages are generally bright and clean with offsetting to the endpapers and the odd spot. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: Henry Frowde
Author: M. M. Grimm
Binding: Hardback
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1904
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
