Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Swineherd," hand-colored miniature book
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Title: The Princess and the Swineherd
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Author: Andersen, Hans Christian
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Publication: Manteno, Illinois: The Bronte Press, 1988.
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Description: Miniature book containing the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Swineherd." Printed, illustrated, and signed by book artist Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 10 of 100 copies. Hand-colored illustrations, including title page and eleven full-page illustrations. Bound in full maroon calfskin with gilt lettering and marbled endpapers. 2.375 x 3 inches; [2], 24, [2] pages (first and last leaf blank). A Fine copy with brightly-colored illustrations. Colophon: "Printed from hand set 8 pt. Goudy Old Style type, & hand coloured by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki in an edition of 100 copies..."