Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Very clean and tight copy, plus very good slipcase. I really like the style and the material used to make these volumes. This is a first edition, printed in 1892 and contains 28 pages of notes and references, at the end of the book, about the fairy tales.
The yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and. Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new sealed. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is.
Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. Fairy books collection at one more library andrew lang collection the folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for.
Aug 28, 2017 the red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. The folio society slipcased editon, hardcover, 358 pages. The yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The yellow fairy book written by lang, andrew, stock code.
On the front cover is buddha, and on the back cover is a little ganesh. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada the grey fairy book at faded page canada the lilac fairy book at faded page canada the yellow. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The folio societys formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations, paper and bindings. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang published by the folio society. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even. I also really like the look of the exploration in the victorian age, series of books. The yellow fairy book folio society oxfam gb oxfams. This fantastical folio edition of diana wynne joness enchanting tale features artwork by folio s 2019 book illustration competition winner. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The yellow fairy book has an introduction by mariatatar, paintings and decorations by danuta mayer folio society editions of andrew lang.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Beautiful copy of the yellow fairy book, by andrew lang, from the folio society. It is in pristine condition and at the bookshop, priced at. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Browse todays selected folio society books for sale, best offer and auction.
This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship with. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. This organisation is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle that books should be beautiful to the eye as well as captivating to the mind. The yellow fairy book, folio society abebooks passion for books. Folio society editions 308 books goodreads share book.
The grey fairy book is part of a 12 book series that was a big part of my childhood and pivotal to my joy of reading. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada the grey fairy book at faded page canada the lilac fairy book at faded page canada the yellow fairy book at faded page canada andrew langs fairy books public domain audiobook at librivox. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. The lang fairy books folio society devotees librarything. Folio society books for sale in uk view 39 bargains. Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe for a slightly younger age. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. We currently have 391 books in this category in stock. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and the brown.
Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new. Plus, these books are in excellent, like new condition with stunning pictures throughout. Fairy book andrew lang online fairy book andrew lang. Well, what can i say, blue fairy book sealed in original shrink wrap cant do better than this condition wise. Folio society the yellow fairy book andrew lang ebay. We also buy items like these, so please contact us if you have any for sale. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition.
Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and. I prefer to ship priority because it can be delivered safer in my experience. We also buy items like these, so please contact us if you have. Well, what can i say, blue fairy book sealed in original shrink wrap cant do better than this. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Jun 12, 2008 the yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book.
In my opinion, the lang fairy books are the best looking series of all the folio society series of books. The cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes the golden crab the. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your children this christmas that you will want. Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. The folio society edition of the yellow fairy book by. Devoted to beautiful books the yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. You can say they are somewhat similar in style to the rainbow fairy books. Editions of the yellow fairy book by andrew lang goodreads. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. The red fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang.
Payment must be made within 24 hours of auction end. Very nice new copy, with slipcase, still in shrinkwrap. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. Lang, andrew ed the yellow fairy book item 126255 published in london by folio society. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. For more than 1, slipcase is in very good condition, matt black so there are some slight scuff marks and slight scratch marks. Folio society, oxfam, andrew lang editor, tim stevens illustrator, carol ann duffy introduction, b00fyfkg78. A folio book is a unique object, one in which typography, illustration, paper, and printing and binding. Buy the yellow fairy book folio society, oxfam, lang andrew, books, fiction. Indian fairy tales, selected and edited by joseph jacobs and illustrated by john d batten. Mar 27, 2012 in my opinion, the lang fairy books are the best looking series of all the folio society series of books. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. Folio society the yellow fairy book andrew lang no slip case. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednew hardcover.
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