My Book of Fairy Tales 1945 Vintage children’s illustrated hardcover storybook
$41.00
This is a “very good” vintage hardcover, unpaginated, Maxfield Parrish-esque color illustrations on each opposing page. The binding is intact, no loose, torn or folded pages. Neatly penciled gift inscription on front pastedown, otherwise, no writing or marks. Text block is partially separated from covers on upper third, remainder intact and tight. See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents (if applicable). Each story is two pages, including its accompanying illustration. Stories Include: The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Golden Goose, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Jack the Giant-killer, The Flying Trunk, The King of the Golden Mountain and Tom Thumb. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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Weight | 16 oz |
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Dimensions | 12 × 9 × 3 in |
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