The Improvisatore de Hans Christian Andersen - 2009-03-19

Nabu Press, 2010 Nabu Press, 2010. Fine. 1 Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 354 p. Audience: General/trade. eng pp.. Trade paperback. Fine..

Hardcover. Good. Houghton, Mifflin circa. 1880 hardcover. "Author's Edition." Green cloth cover embossed, with gilt lettering. Cover shows moderate edgewear to spine ends and corners. Pages clean. Binding tight and square.

Ward, Lock and Co., 1890. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Undated c 1890. Blue cloth over boards. Gilt lettering on cover and spine Gift inscription in pencil dated 1897. Some wear on edges. Foxing throughout. 340 pages.

New York: Hurd and Houghton, 1876. Very good. Author's edition; 7 3/4 x 5; pp. [7], vi-vii, [2], 2-341, [5]; marbled paper over boards and 3/4 polished calf; spine with two inlaid squares of red and black morocco with title in gilt, five raised bands, and gilt decorations; marbled page edges; small chip to head of spine and a few small rubbed spots to boards; previous owner's signature to first blank leaf; overall in very good condition.First published in 1835, Andersen's autobiographical novel was considered to be the author's breakthrough. It followed his travels in Italy through the book's main character Antonio.

Paperback / softback. New.

New York: Hurd & Houghton, 1869. 341 pp. Black and maroon boards have significant signs of aging and use. There is chipping and wear to al corners and edges as well as around the spine. There is fading of the color throughout the boards. On the inside cover page, the spine has detatched a bit from the pages but is still fully functional and holding the book together.. Author's Edition. Hardcover. Good/No DJ. Quarto.

Houghton, Mifflin and Company. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No date stated, ca. 1869. Author's Edition. Rebound in half leather with marbled boards. Reading copy only. Owner's name on inside. Two blank pages preceeding the title page detached.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

New York: Houghton, 1829. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good Book rubbed along spine, corners and cover. Bumped corners. Previous owner's name on panel page. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.