Stories & Fairy Tales From Hans Andersen And Grimm Illustrated By Harry Clarke And Ethel Betts Andersen, Hans Christian; Brothers Grimm

Undated; circa 1933. Beautifully illustrated volume in color and b & w. by the inimitable Harry Clarke and the unique surreal designs of Ethel Betts. Pictorial boards, black spine titles on green cloth spine wrap, moderate shelf, corner wear, rub. Pages good. Bind good. Eight coloured plates and several ink drawings throughout by Ethel Betts and Harry Clarke. llustrated with 8 attactive colour art deco plates, plus b/w illustrations (some full-page). A wonderful and extensive selection of fairy tales by Hans Christian and the Brothers Grimm, including the original version of the somewhat tragic the Little Sea Maid (The Little Mermaid). A scarce book. Made and Printed in Great Britain by Purnell and Sons, Paulton (Somerset) and London, On Paper Supplied by W. D. Horrocks and Sons Ltd., London. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall