{"product_id":"gustave-dore-rare-original-fairy-tales-retold-by-perrault-wood-engraving-99130","title":"GUSTAVE DORE — RARE, Original FAIRY TALES RETOLD BY PERRAULT Wood Engraving 1870","description":"\u003cu\u003eGUSTAVE DORE — RARE, Original FAIRY TALES RETOLD BY PERRAULT Wood Engraving 1870\u003c\/u\u003e  \n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003eFor sale: BLUE BEARD (Blaubart), wood engraving by Gustave Dore, from the 1870 Marchen Nach Perrault Neu Erzahlt von Moriz Hartmann, Illustrit von Gustav Dore — or, Fairy Tales Retold by Perrault. This particular page has a small rip — please see image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003eWe\nrecently stumbled upon an amazing, and rare copy of the 145-year old \u003ci\u003eMarchen\nNach Perrault Neu Erzahlt von Moriz Hartmann, Illustrit von Gustav Dore \u003c\/i\u003e—\nor, “\u003ci\u003eFairy Tales Retold by Perrault\u003c\/i\u003e.\" The book was sadly\nruined, but Dore’s exceptional engravings remained intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFairy Tales Retold by Perrault\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 1870 in\nStuttgart, by Eduard Hallberger — with illustrations by the iconic Gustave\nDore. Dore’s 40+ wood engraved plates fill the book. The book itself has\ncrimson cloth binding, with boards embossed and bevel-edged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe\nGerman text by Moritz Hartmann (1821-1872) of the famous fairy tales of Charles\nPerrault (1628-1703) includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Das\nRothkappchen (Little Red Riding Hood)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Der\nkleine daumerling (Hop o’ My Thumb)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Das\ndornroschen (Sleeping Beauty)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*\nAschenputtel (Cinderella)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Der\ngestiefelte kater (Puss in Boots)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*\nRiquet mit dem schopf (Ricky of the Tuft)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Die Eselshaut (Donkey Skin)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e* Die\nfee (The Tale)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*\nBlaubart (Blue Beard) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDore’s\n(1832-1883) full-page illustrations are remarkable — perfect for framing. The\nengravings themselves are in excellent condition at 145 years, with normal\naging. None were harmed, and in fact more of the page is included than not.\nEach page \/ engraving measures a LARGE 11\" x 13.5\"— oversized\nengravings due to the age and original book. Each print is signed in the plate\nby Gustave Dore, and is blank on the back. The front includes the German title of\nthe accompanying fairy tale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt\nauction, these rare fairy tale engravings by Dore can reach hundreds of dollars\napiece, perhaps more. They make a beautiful, unique and special addition for\nany collector. View Dore’s other fairytale engravings for sale at Black Cat\nCaboodle. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Cat Caboodle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607040647349,"sku":"smw1793029890159","price":28.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0716\/1525\/files\/gustave-dore-rare-original-fairy-tales-retold-by-perrault-wood-engraving-1870_1_038c3c0f-05c4-4af9-8f32-cd6e4f07a763.jpg?v=1793029921","url":"https:\/\/handcraftedstyle.shop\/products\/gustave-dore-rare-original-fairy-tales-retold-by-perrault-wood-engraving-99130","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}