THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren…

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  • Another image of THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren (1896-1970), illustrator.
  • Another image of THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren (1896-1970), illustrator.
  • Another image of THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren (1896-1970), illustrator.
  • Another image of THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren (1896-1970), illustrator.
  • Another image of THE RED FAIRY BOOK. by Lang, Andrew, editor; Gustaf Tenggren (1896-1970), illustrator.

THE RED FAIRY BOOK.

Edition: First edition.

Philadelphia: David McKay Company, (1924) dj. Hardcover first edition - The second of the color fairy books compiled by Lang, originally published in 1891, consisting of translations and adaptations from their Norwegian, French, German and Russian originals - some well known like Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, and others like Princess Mayblossom less so. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren with eight color plates, an illustrated title page, illustrated endpapers and a plate on the cover. An early and uncommon Tenggren illustrated book, and scarce in this condition and in dustjacket. Red tinting to top edge. 285 pp.

Condition: Very near fine in red cloth with plate on front cover, gilt lettering on spine (bookplate) in a near fine dustjacket with a bit of wear to the edges, and the ends of the spine.

Book ID: 86434
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