The Swan's Stories

Collection of 12 stories as told by Andersen's ugly duckling who became a beautiful swan, translated & edited from the original Danish by B. Alderson & brought to life with the sumptuously colored watercolor illustrations of Chris Riddell. In 143 pages, with "a modest glossary" by the Mole. A FIRST U.S. EDITION, First Printing, from 1997, this hardcover small quarto (8" x 11.25") has rust-colored paper over boards lettered in black to spine. Condition is just about Fine, marred only by very mild bumping to top outer corners. Else, completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white with no tanning or foxing, colors brilliant. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib.The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with very mild rubbing to top edge of front cover & paper loss to upper-outer corner there; NO fading or other edgewear; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 1564028941

ISBN-13: 9781564028945

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Year: 1997

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California

Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States