1890 Scarce Book - Grimm's Fairy Tales and Household Stories, illustrated by H. L. Shindler.

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Author: The Brothers Grimm. H. L. Shindler, illustrator.
Title: Fairy Tales and Household Stories Collected by the Brothers Grimm with Sixteen Full-page Plates by H. L. Shindler.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, Limited, no date (1890). First Edition illustrated by H. L. Shindler.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: viii-471 pages.
Binding: Attractive, scarce, and very good original gilt decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and very clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with sixteen beautiful full-page illustrations by H. L. Shindler.

Estimate: (Scarce with few or no other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: "Fairy Tales and Household Stories Collected by the Brothers Grimm," illustrated by H. L. Shindler, is a scarce first edition from 1890, offering a rich collection of the Grimms' beloved fairy tales. This edition is particularly notable for its inclusion of sixteen full-page plates by H. L. Shindler, whose artwork brings a new visual dimension to the classic stories. The tales themselves, collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, have captivated readers for generations with their blend of magic, morality, and myth.

The Authors: The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, and authors who together compiled one of the most famous collections of folk tales in the world. Their work has had a profound influence on children's literature and the popular imagination.