The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many. Byatt, and illustrated by london illustrator debra mcfarlane. 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. Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. 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. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. We currently have 429 books in this category in stock. The green fairy book the folio society with slipcase lang. In the green fairy book, the third in the series, lang has assembled stories from spanish and chinese traditions. Folio society the green fairy book andrew lang no slip case.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. If youre considering these for young or older children you will not be disappointed. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. The green fairy book the folio society with slipcase. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location.
Another one, which was my favorite, was the fisherman and his wife. However, these stories arent always the way that you remember them. A fine copy, clean, bright and fresh in fine slipcase. Green fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 a grappling iron, and was dragging it bit by bit beneath the waves. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Bound in full cloth with ornate designs to each volume and housed in original coloured slipcases. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and. Andrew langs fairy books the folio society complete. 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. The green fairy book contains a rich range of classic.
Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. The complete rainbow fairy books in 12 volumes edited by andrew lang. To stella margaret alleyne the green fairy book is dedicated. This was meant to be the third and last of andrew langs fairy books of many colours. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. The olive fairy book reproduced by permission of the publisher, the folio society, london. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. The violet fairy book folio society edition, the grey fairy book folio society edition, the orange fairy book.
We offer a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern fiction and leisure interest to more. Very clean and tight copy, plus very good slipcase. As a child yolen read many, if not all, of the rainbow fairy series. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapip. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children. This brand new folio society edition of classic fairy tales includes the three little pigs and the story of the three bears. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics.
This is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy books of many colours. Andrew lang, folio society abebooks shop for books. The blue bird the halfchick the story of caliph stork the enchanted watch rosanella sylvain and jocosa fairy gifts prince narcissus and the princess potentilla prince featherhead and the princess celandine the three little pigs heart of ice the enchanted ring the snuffbox. The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the introduction to the folio societys edition she highlights three. In late january, author jane yolen considered by many to be the hans. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. The pink fairy book was first published in 1897, and it contains 41 japanese, scandinavian, and sicilian tales. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. They are gorgeous and i plan on hanging on to them for a while. Mar 08, 20 the olive fairy book reproduced by permission of the publisher, the folio society, london. First edition thus first folio society edition, 2009. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society.
Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. Buy hansel and gretel and other stories book online at the folio society from the worlds most. The green fairy book andrew lang brand folio society. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. The olive fairy book written by lang, andrew yolen, jane illustrated by baylay, kate published by folio society stock code. Published by the folio society 1900 near fine condition. The ones which you will immediately recognize are the three little pigs and the story of the three bears. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with. Tales from the green fairy book by lang, andrew ed. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles.
The green fairy book contains a rich range of classic fairy ta. With gripping thrillers, heartbreaking romance and some of the greatest fiction novels of all time, the folio society s collection of fiction books has a story to suit every reader. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales.
The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. Green fairy book by lang abebooks shop for books, art.
Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. There are twelve fairy books, and the olive fairy is the eleventh in the series. Discover a captivating selection of modern fiction. The green fairy book contains 42 tales, if i counted correctly. The books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. Save andrew lang fairy books folio society to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Beautifully produced in green cloth covers with gilt, turquoise and cream design and decoration to spine and front cover. 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. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for.
If you re considering these for young or older children you will not be disappointed. Each novel comes with beautiful illustrations and a rare hardback binding. The green fairy book by andrew lang free at loyal books. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The green fairy book by andrew lang the folio society book 2009. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The olive fairy book the olive fairy book, by andrew lang, illustrated by kate baylay. The olive fairy book on ebay uk folio society devotees. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. The green fairy book folio society edition oxfam gb. Featuring specially commissioned original illustrations, the stories are brought vividly to life. Because it is still wrapped in cellophane we cannot be sure of the year of publication. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Jan 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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. Their appeal is clearly wide, and there are no small number of enthusiastic adult collectors of. The yellow fairy book has an introduction by mariatatar, paintings and decorations by danuta mayer folio society editions of andrew lang. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. Green fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Cannot recommend the andrew lang coloured fairy books highly enough. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book, book. The green fairy book, published in 1892, is the third 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. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. In the future ill do videos for all the fairy books i own, but unfortunately i only own five of them for now. The twelve fairy tale books he edited contain stories from around the world, collected from various sources, and translated mainly by his wife and other enthusiasts. Decorative endpapers, top edge green and fourteen full page illustrations, mostly in colour. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20.
Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks and photogr. The grey fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. In the introduction to the folio society s edition she highlights three. 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. Find folio society books in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio society s collaboration with marvel comics.
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