1945 Andersen’s Fairy Tales & Grimms’ Fairy Tales – First Edition Set

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1945 Andersen’s Fairy Tales & Grimms’ Fairy Tales – First Edition Set Illustrated by Arthur Szyk & Fritz Kredel
📚 Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York

 

This striking two-volume set brings together the timeless fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm in richly illustrated 1945 First Editions—each book featuring the work of a renowned artist of the era.

• Andersen’s Fairy Tales is illustrated by Arthur Szyk, a celebrated Polish-Jewish artist known for his highly detailed and vibrant style, often compared to illuminated manuscripts.

  

• Grimms’ Fairy Tales features illustrations by Fritz Kredel, a respected German-American illustrator recognized for his refined line work and expressive characters.

  

Both books are bound in cloth—Andersen’s Fairy Tales in deep green, and Grimms’ Fairy Tales in maroon. Each volume includes a generous selection of classic tales, complete with charming in-text illustrations and bold color plates.

🔹 First Edition, 1945
🔹 Published by Grosset & Dunlap
🔹 Pages are clean and unmarked, aside from the previous owner’s name penned on the front pastedown of each volume.
🔹 All pages are securely bound to the hinges in both books.
🔹 Note: Grimms’ Fairy Tales has a full seam split between the verso of the pre-title and the title page (see gallery image), but the text block remains fully intact.

A visually beautiful and collectible pairing—these editions showcase two of the most influential traditions in European folklore, brought to life by mid-century illustrators who each left a lasting mark on children’s literature.

✨ A wonderful set for collectors of vintage illustrated fairy tales, or those who treasure the enduring magic of folklore in its most classic form.

~See all of the pictures posted in the Gallery Area of this posting!~

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