ANDERSEN, H. C.

Five early first printings: Skjærmbræts-Billeder. 1-5. + Studenten. + Brudstykke af en Udflugt i Sommeren 1829. - Odense og dens Omegn - + Döds-Øieblikket. + Tanker over et Nul. (All from Kjøbenhavns-Posten).

Kjøbenhavn, A. P. Liunge, 1829. Bound in 5 recent uniform marbled cardboardbindings. Gilt title labels to front boards. Minor wear to capitals. Some brownspotting.

Five early first printings by Hans Christian Andersen, all published in the periodical Kjøbenhavns-Posten, 1829, when Andersen was merely 24 years old. These five printings constitute some of the earliest printed pieces by the great fairy-tale author. 1829 constitutes the true breakthrough-year for Andersen and a turning-point in his career and life.

BFN 38-42,43,44,45,50.

Order-nr.: 57491