The Rabbit Catcher and Other Fairy Tales

New York/London: Macmillan Company, 1962. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. G-. Fontana, Ugo. Lovely collection of 3 relatively unknown fairy tales by the German author & scholar L. Bechstein, translated with a new Introduction by poet Randall Jarrell. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1962, this oversized hardcover is one of a series of "Marvelous Tales" issued by Macmillan in the early 1960s, each with Commentary by a famous author, & beautifully illustrated in soft watercolor designs by different artists--here, Italian Ugo Fontana. Condition is downgraded to only Good- (minus): generally quite clean, with the occasional spot or smudge. Binding secure, but paper covering to spine is completely missing at both ends, about 2"-3". The original acetate covering is torn & peeling in many places. Inside, the pages are creamy white, colors bright. Former owner's name & address inside both front & back covers, else unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Sorry: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without pre-approval of extra (at least double) shipping charges per USPS rates.