A fabulous quote of the utmost desirability from the beloved Danish author best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. In German on an off-white sheet measuring 19.5 x 7 cm, signed and dated below in crisp black ink, “H. C. Andersen, Dresden, 24 August 1857.” In full (translated): “Life is the most beautiful fairytale.” Elegantly matted with an original CDV photograph to 8 x 10 inches.