P. C. Asbjornsen; H. L. Braekstad [trans.] — Fairy Tales from the Far North

London, David Nutt, 1897 . First edition. Cloth. The beautifully illustrated first edition, second issue of this late nineteenth century English translation of the Norwegian folk tales of Peter Christen Asbjornsen. The very scarce first edition, second issue of H. L. Braekstad's English language translation of the fairy tales of Norwegian folklorist Peter Christen Asbjornsen. The second issue, published three months after the first.With ninety-five full plate and vignette illustrations from artists W. Werenskiold, T. Kittelsen and O. Sinding.In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding.With twelve pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.A wonderful English language editions of the Norwegian fairy tales gathered and relayed by Asbjornsen, including classic tales such as 'The Golden Bird', 'Squire Peter' and 'The Bear and the Fox&apos. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Significant fading and discolouration to back strip, with bumping to back strip head and tail. Front and rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned to perimeters, but otherwise clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: W. Werenskiold; T. Kittelsen; O. Sinding. Very Good .