Illustrated Fairy Tales Appraisal

The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales - Heirloom Edition

This is a vintage hardcover children's anthology titled 'The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales,' specifically designated as the 'Heirloom Edition.' The book features a textured navy blue cloth or buckram binding with a two-tone blue design on the front cover. The central panel is a darker blue featuring a gold-stamped graphic of the Little Mermaid in the water, framed by gold lettering. The physical condition shows significant shelf wear, particularly visible along the spine and corners where the cloth has frayed and worn down. There is a prominent library or stock sticker in the upper left corner with manual ink markings over a barcode, indicating this may be an ex-library copy or from a secondary liquidator. The cover shows visible surface staining, dust accumulation, and some bleaching or color fading. To the bottom right, the words 'Heirloom Edition' are printed in a stylized gold font. Based on the typography and binding style, the book likely dates from the mid-20th century. The construction is mass-produced, typical of middle-market hardcover editions intended for domestic use or school libraries.