Extensive H.C. Andersen collection to be auctioned in New York

Among the items is the book with the first physical copy of 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Nightingale'.

An extraordinary collection of works by Hans Christian Andersen will be presented at the auction house The post Rare Hans Christian Andersen Collection in New York under the Hammer first appeared on Nordisch.info from 21 to 29 April.

From a large collectionThe works being offered for sale are part of an extensive collection of 90 items and originate from the American antiquarian Justin G. Schiller. In addition to books and letters from the fairy tale author, the auction also includes dollhouse furniture that H.C. Andersen himself decorated. The miniature furniture is estimated at a price of between 80,000 and 120,000 kroner. The furniture is decorated with paper cuts from th…