Beloved Danish author (1805-1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Fabulous AQS in German on an off-white 5.5 x 1.5 slip, in full (translated): "Life is the most beautiful fairy tale! H. C. Andersen, Dresden 24 August 1857." Elegantly matted with an original carte-de-visite portrait of the great author to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. An exemplary, beautiful quote from the esteemed writer of fairy tales.
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