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BK19: Antiquarian Book Sale

CLARKE, Harry ... (Illustrator) Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Auction Lot BK19/142

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CLARKE, Harry ... (Illustrator) Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (BK19/142) offered in our Books, Maps and Prints Auction starting on 14th March 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

CLARKE, Harry ... (illustrator) Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen 24 plates, full gilt vellum, 4to, LIMITED EDITION of 125 copies signed by the artist, Harrap, (1919) * single line inscription in pencil in the upper margin of the title-page otherwise a clean bright copy.

Price Realised

£1,300

VAT

No VAT Applicable

Department

Books, Maps and Manuscripts

Fine Art Category

Children's and Illustrated Books

Sale Information

BK19: Antiquarian Book Sale
Wednesday, 14th March 2018
Okehampton Street, Exeter

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