Andersen's Fairy Tales Retold in Words of One Syllable

One of a series of literary classics adapted for young readers by breaking up words into one syllable for easy pronunciation. Adapted by Harriet T. Comstock, herself a children's book author. In 97 pages + pages of ads for publisher's other titles in rear, the book contains 20 tales, illustrated with a color frontispiece & full-page black-and-white plates throughout text. A First Edition, unknown printing, from 1900, this small octavo 6.00" x 8.25") is is Poor condition: heavy scribbling & wear to exterior, fraying at heel of spine, bumping to all corners. Title page is completely loose, else, stitched binding is secure, but shaky. Pages creamy white & unmarked save for some foxing, light soil. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: A. L. Burt Company

Year: 1900

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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