Grimm's Household Tales
Brothers Grimm
Ref. 110535 Edition. First Thus
Illustrated By: Mervyn Peake
Published By: Eyre & Spottiswoode 1946 (London)
First edition hardback bound in publisher's original yellow cloth with blue lettering and border to cover and spine. Ink inscription to ffep dated 1946. Full colour double-page illustrated title page. Colour plates as well as illustrations within the text throughout. Spine darkened a little, some spotting to fore edge of boards, light rubbing. Spotting to text block edge, and light marginal spotting to the occasional page. Pages very lightly toned. Plate facing page 53 detached but present. Otherwise a bright clean copy. 299 pp. Lovely vivid illustrations. Contains favourites including Hansel and Grettel (Little Brother and Little Sister); Rumpelstiltskin; Snow White; Cinderella, and many more. Would make a lovely gift.
Book Condition: Very Good
Size: Large 8vo
Binding: Hardback
Book Type: Book