Grimm’s Fairy Tales. London; Blackie & Son, 1905. First Edition Thus. Pp 336. Blue pictorial cloth boards, lettered in gilt. A nice bright copy.

Illustrated with coloured & black-and-white plates & drawings by Helen Stratton.

Helen Stratton’s illustrated edition of Grimm’s Fairy Tales is a fine example of Golden Age book illustration. This collection features 52 classic tales by the Brothers Grimm, including beloved stories like Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Ashputtel (the German version of Cinderella), Tom Thumb, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

Stratton’s artwork includes both black-and-white and colour plates, showcasing her Art Nouveau style and delicate line work. Her work in this edition brings a magical, ethereal quality to the tales, making it a treasured volume for collectors and fairy tale enthusiasts alike.