Nardini Sandro Illustrator (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Nardini, Sandro; Fontana, Ugo (illustrator). First Edition First Printing. Lovely collection of 5 most-loved fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, part of a series of "Marvelous Tales" issued by Macmillan in the early 1960s, each with Commentary by a famous author (here, Isak Dinesen), & beautifully illustrated throughout in soft watercolor designs by different artists--here, Italians Sandro Nardini & Ugo Fontana. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1962, this oversized hardcover book is in VG condition: extremely clean, with the occasional spot or smudge. Binding secure, but paper covering spine is completely missing for the first 3" from top of spine down. Laminated acetate covering is intact with some rubbing at lower extremities. Glossy decorative boards are clean & colorful, but darkened; interior pages creamy white, colors bright. Former owner's name & address & date in neat pen on ffep. 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 (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Sorry: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping due to USPS rates.

/Sandro Nardini, illustrator. (illustrator). CONDITION: Very Good without jacket; extremities rubbed; spine foot is worn away for 3/8"; interior flat and clean. Picture Book hardback. Here is a lively translation by a writer known for her short stories for adults: "I have chosen to tell once again four stories that are not quite so well known as. Sinbad. Ali Baba. or Aladdin." One of a series of classic tales translated and introduced by notable writers. ABE Heritage Seller since 1996; conservative AB condition grading. We ship all our books in cardboard protection. International shipping. /Sandro Nardini, illustrator.