Perrault, Charles; Hersholt, Jean; Grimm, Jacob; Grimm, Wilhelm

The Evergreen Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel & Gretel, Bluebeard

Hardcover, New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1952. Near Fine. Three volume set in slipcase. All three volumes are in Very Good++ to Near Fine condition. Slipcase is in Very Good+ condition and is structurally sound. All volumes are numbered - number 1,909 out of 2,000 printed. This set of The Evergreen Tales: Or Tales for the Ageless includes Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel & Gretel, and the Whimsical History of Bluebeard. Jack and the Beanstalk is illustrated by Malcolm Cameron and signed by Jean Hersholt, the General Editor of the Evergreen Tales series for the Limited Editions Club. Hansel & Gretel is translated into English by Percy Muir from the German tale by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Hansel & Gretel is illustrated and signed by Henry Pitz. The Whimsical History of Bluebeard is translated into English by Arthur Quiller-Couch from the French of Charles Perrault. Bluebeard is illustrated by Hans Bendix and is signed by Jean Hersholt. The original Limited Editions Club glassine dust jackets for all 3 volumes are present. It's uncommon to find a set with the original dust jackets because the jackets are very fragile. All 3 jackets are in fair condition only with significant tears and missing pieces. This set ships same or next business day very well protected in a box. International and Priority orders may require significant extra postage due to weight, size, and the amount of protective packaging materials required to ship this set. ; Signed by Illustrator. [Item #67862]

Price: $200.00