Ancient Book (1937) - Tales of Aulnoy and Andersen (Gordinne Editions)

Ancient Book (1937) - Tales of Aulnoy and Andersen (Gordinne Editions) FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THRIFT, VINTAGE AND RETRO ILLUSTRATIONS I offer this magnificent and authentic children's tale book dating from 1937. A true piece of publishing history! Title: Tales of Aulnoy and Andersen (includes The Blue Bird, The Doe in the Woods...) Publisher: Printed and published in Belgium by the famous Gordinne Editions in Liège. Year: 1937 (date printed on the title page). Illustrations: Superb period drawings in color and black and white, including those signed by the illustrator Simon d'Arène. Condition (As is): This book is almost 90 years old and has been much loved! It shows signs of age that make up its charm as a "beautiful antique object": The binding and spine are worn and were previously reinforced with adhesive tape. Presence of period doodles made by a child on the inner/ rear end pages (see photos). The name of a former young owner (Annie-Stépha) is written on the title page. A perfect object for charming decoration, for collectors of old papers or for retrieving the magnificent period illustrations! Fast and very careful shipping (bubble wrap and hard cardboard to protect the book during transport).