Great Britain: Hodder and Stoughton, 1914. Elegant binding by Bayntun of Bath. This binding was commissioned by our book shop. All edges gilt. Panelled spine with gilt lettering and designs. Gilt medallion centered on both covers with single gilt filet bordering. Marbled endpapers in blue, white, and gilt. Twenty-five tipped-in color plates by KAY NIELSEN with captioned tissue-guards. Many additional illustrations in black and white within the text. Original blue cloth front cover has been preserved and bound-in. Engraved and printed by Henry Stone and Sons, Banbury. Absolutely crisp and clean throughout. A masterpiece of book art, thought by many to be Nielsen's finest work. 206pp. Kay Nielsen(1886-1957) was born in Denmark, studied in Paris. He joined Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac as the stars of the Golden Age of Illustration, the early 20th century. He worked for the Walt Disney Company in the 1930's, illustrating parts of "Fantasia". His portfolio of work included only five books; the others being "In Powder and Crinoline", "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales", "Hansel and Gretel", and "Red Magic". . First Trade Edition.. Full Dark Blue Morocco. Fine./No Jacket. Illus. by Kay Nielsen. Quarto.

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Bookseller: Glenn Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 011805
Title: EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON., OLD TALES FROM THE NORTH.
Illustrator: Kay Nielsen
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine.
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Trade Edition.
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Place of Publication: Great Britain
Date Published: 1914
Size: Quarto
Keywords: Children's Illustrated, Fine Binding

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