{"product_id":"vintage-fairy-tales-brothers-grimm-1898","title":"Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm 1898 Henry Altemus Illustrated Hardcover","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated antique copy of \u003cem data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eFairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm\u003c\/em\u003e, part of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eAltemus’ Young People’s Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eHenry Altemus Company\u003c\/strong\u003e of Philadelphia. The copyright page shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e1898\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the title page notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003esixty-five illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e. This small cloth hardcover has a charming pictorial cover, color and black-and-white illustrations, and classic Grimm storytelling in a very giftable old-book size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eFairy Tales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothers Grimm\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altemus’ Young People’s Library\u003cbr data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia\u003cbr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1898 by Henry Altemus\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eBinding \/ Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-feel pictorial cover with green, cream, red, and nautical\/sailboat-style illustration\u003cbr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7” x 5” x 1”\u003cbr data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title page states “with sixty-five illustrations”\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca title=\"childrens book collection\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-childrens-books-reading-vintage\"\u003eFairy Tales, Children’s Classics, Illustrated Literature,\u003c\/a\u003e Antique Children’s Book\u003cbr data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; predates ISBN system\u003cbr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eNotable Interior Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color frontispiece, illustrated title page border, additional black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eOwnership Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private library bookplate on front pastedown; pencil pricing\/notation on front free endpaper\u003cbr data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eUse Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic fairy-tale shelf display, vintage children’s book collection, Grimm collector gift, cottagecore decor, antique illustrated book display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-feel pictorial hardcover remains attractive, with readable spine and charming illustrated boards. Interior pages are legible throughout the photographed sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is visible age toning to pages, minor smudges on some pages, edge\/corner wear to the cover, rubbing to the boards, and wear at the spine ends and corners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront pastedown has a “Private Library” bookplate, and the front free endpaper has light pencil notation\/pricing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinding appears intact from the photos, though this is an older book and should be handled gently. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eNear Fine: Minimal visible wear; clean, tight, and gift-worthy.\u003cbr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eVery Good: Light wear from careful use; attractive and solid.\u003cbr data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood: Noticeable use or flaws, but complete and readable\/displayable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003eFair: Heavy wear, damage, or markings; still useful or collectible for the right buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3576\"\u003eContent Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eThis antique Grimm collection gathers fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm in a compact illustrated edition for young readers. The visible pages include classic story formatting, decorative page elements, and illustrated plates, including \u003cem data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003eThe Master Thief\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3856\"\u003eThe Three Feathers\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003eThe King of the Golden Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e. It has that old children’s-library feel: sturdy, illustrated, and just a bit mysterious around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eThis copy has several things collectors tend to like: an 1898 Henry Altemus imprint, the Altemus’ Young People’s Library series title, a decorative cloth-feel cover, and the title page statement of sixty-five illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eThe private library bookplate adds provenance-style charm without overwhelming the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eIt is not a pristine copy, but it is a handsome survivor with strong shelf appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\" title=\"about reading vintage\"\u003eplease review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48511770263807,"sku":"B3 – T 11–2730","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/fairy-tales-brothers-grimm-henry-altemus-1898.jpg?v=1778635946","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-fairy-tales-brothers-grimm-1898","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}