‘FAIRY TALES’ by HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’. Published by The Franklin Library in 1977, so first edition, first impression thus. With lovely full colour illustrations.

Kept from new in a fine, unread state.

A really beautifully produced book. Full leather binding with gold decorations, with all edges gilt. Silk moire endpapers. Best quality acid free paper and sewn pages. Measures 10 inches by 8 by an impressive 2 inches thick. 543 pages. A hefty tome in all. 

The binding is tight - I have never fully opened the book, making photographing the copyright page difficult, which is why my photo is at an angle. 

Postage and packing in the UK: £3.70 Royal Mail 2nd.