![GRIMM, Jakob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859). German Popular Stories, translated from the Kinder und Haus-Marchen. London: C. Baldwyn, 1823 [volume I], and James Robins & Co., 1826 [volume II]. 2 volumes, 12° (175 x 104mm). With half-titles. Engraved titles and 20 etched plates by George Cruikshank. (Without the adverts in volume 1; plates, mainly in vol. 2, browned and spotted, some also with offsetting from the text; some text leaves evenly browned). Red morocco by Riviere & Son, gilt spines, sides with gilt fillets.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_04354_0313_000(grimm_jakob_and_wilhelm_german_popular_stories_translated_from_the_kin103201).jpg?w=1)
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GRIMM, Jakob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859). German Popular Stories, translated from the Kinder und Haus-Marchen. London: C. Baldwyn, 1823 [volume I], and James Robins & Co., 1826 [volume II]. 2 volumes, 12° (175 x 104mm). With half-titles. Engraved titles and 20 etched plates by George Cruikshank. (Without the adverts in volume 1; plates, mainly in vol. 2, browned and spotted, some also with offsetting from the text; some text leaves evenly browned). Red morocco by Riviere & Son, gilt spines, sides with gilt fillets.
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, FIRST ISSUE. Among the most important folk tales ever published, 'German Popular Stories also put before the public the remarkable illustrations -- perhaps his best work -- of George Cruikshank. 'As illustrations to these fairy tales, cruikshank's etchings have never been surpassed' (Gottlieb). Without the adverts in volume 1; but with all other first issue points listed by Cohn. Cohn 369; Gottlieb, Early Children's Books, 197; Morgan, 197.
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, FIRST ISSUE. Among the most important folk tales ever published, 'German Popular Stories also put before the public the remarkable illustrations -- perhaps his best work -- of George Cruikshank. 'As illustrations to these fairy tales, cruikshank's etchings have never been surpassed' (Gottlieb). Without the adverts in volume 1; but with all other first issue points listed by Cohn. Cohn 369; Gottlieb, Early Children's Books, 197; Morgan, 197.