Author: HERSHOLT, Jean (editor). (Edward ARDIZZONE; Fritz EICHENBERG; Fritz KREDEL; Robert LAWSON; Arthur SZYK; et. al.)
Title: The Evergreen Tales, or Tales for the Ageless
Description: New York, Limited Editions Club, 1949-1952. Hardcover. The complete 15 volume set in 5 red paper-covered slicases, small folio (8" x 12"), in various full color linen bindings. Includes "Hansel & Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Ugly Duckling," "Pandora's Box," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Story of Aladdin," "The Three Bears," and seven others. All illustrations are in color with some hand-colored and some ORIGINAL COLOR LITHOGRAPHS. Each is copy #216 of 2500 or 2000 numbered copies with many of the copies signed by the illustrators and/or the editor. The editor has SIGNED nine of the volumes. Illustrators who have SIGNED are Fritz Eichenberg, Everett Gee Jackson, Edward Ardizzone, Rafaello Busoni, Robert Lawson, and Ervine Metzl. Arthur Szyk and Fritz Kredel have not signed. Scarce to find a complete set, especially with all volumes having the same number and in this condition. Ill.: Everett Gee Jackson; Fritz Eichenberg; Arthur Szyk; Edward Ardizzone; Fritz Kredel; Robert Lawson. Near Fine in Near Fine slipcases, one with a worn lower corner .

Keywords: Signed, Fairy Tales, Fritz Eichenberg, Arthur Szyk, Limited Editions Club, Fine Press, Illustrated Books, Children's Literature, Edward Ardizzone, Fritz Kredel, Robert Lawson Everett Gee Jackson; Fritz Eichenberg; Arthur Szyk; Edward Ardizzone; Fritz Kre


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