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Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Scarce signed book in Danish: Nye Eventyr og Historier, Tredie Raekke, Anden Samling [New Adventures and Stories, Third Series, Second Collection]. Copenhagen: C. A. Reitzel, 1872. Hardcover bound later in quarter-leather with marbled boards, 5.25 x 6.75, 73 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in Danish by Hans Christian Andersen to his friends and benefactors, in full (translated): "Mrs. Balling and Miss Naeboe, an affectionate Christmas greeting, from H. C. And." Autographic condition: very good to fine, with foxing to the signed page affecting only appearance. Book condition: VG/None, with mottled foxing to textblock.
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