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New York: George H. Doran, 1924. Very good plus.. First US trade edition with Nielsen's spectacular illustrations, among the greatest of all the many Golden Age interpretations of Andersen. Nielsen illustrates the work of fellow Dane, Andersen, in this gorgeous gift book with a style mixing "some of the decorative design of Art Nouveau with the bold shapes of Art Deco" (Menges). Includes "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and more. A stunning production. 11'' x 8.5''. Original black cloth with silver pictorial paste-on. Pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Nielsen with 12 color plates and additional black and white images. 280 pages. Pencil owner name to half title. Expert archival repair to hinges. Spine with white stamping largely effaced, as typical; some light wear to boards. Interior clean. Bright.