First edition in English of this collection of some of Andersen's most recently published popular tales, with gorgeous historiated initials and vignettes after drawings by Johann Baptist Zwecker.

Interestingly re-formatted edition of THE BLUE FAIRY BOOK, featuring adapted selections of fairy tales by the eminent Victorian folklorist, including Ali Baba, Aladdin, Master Maid, Trusty John, and the Goose Girl.