Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The violet fairy book, by various project gutenberg. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your children this christmas that you will want. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The violet fairy book by the folio society youtube. 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. Rd3 the violet fairy book andrew lang the folio society vgc. Theyll probably be on the second printing before i even hear about it, officially. Some books with minor flaws scratches to gilt, etc. Librivox recording of the violet fairy book, by andrew lang. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Andrew lang the violet fairy book illustrated plates folio society slipcase 1st.
Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. Its fairy tale fortnight which gives me just the right excuse to show off my copy of the violet fairy book by andrew lang i love it so much. The violet fairy book by andrew lang henry justice ford the violet fairy book, edited by andr flickr folio society the violet fairy book andrew lang, illustrated by. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. Book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003.
The yellow fairy book is a collection of tales from all over the world. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid. Green slipcase and green illustrated cloth, blocked in four colours. See all books authored by andrew lang, including the blue fairy book, and the red fairy book, and more on.
Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. I can usually say how i came across any book ive ever read, and roughly when, too. There are 12 volumes of langs fairy books in the complete set published by folio. Andrew langs fairy books the folio society complete. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. Byatt introduces the folio editon of andrew langs pink fairy book. As they are all free i would download the lot if you like this kind of book, as they are suitable for children as well. Take a look through our popular categories to find a different edition that you can treasure.
Before you get too excited that means he will for once provide thorough credit for his sources, he continues. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. The violet fairy book the crimson fairy book the scarlet brown fairy book the orange fairy book the olive fairy book the lilac fairy book this version includes mini biographies of the major contributors, 400 black and white along with color illustrations which help the stories come alive. 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. Folio andrew for sale antique furniture online shopping. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Buy the folio book of ghost stories book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang.
Buy andrew lang fairy book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Byatt, illustrated by debra mcfarlane, 352 pages, frontispiece, 12 fullpage colour illustrations and embellishments. A tale of the tontlawald the finest liar in the world the story of three wonderful beggars schippeitaro the three princes and their beasts the goats ears of the emperor trojan the nine peahens and the golden apples the lute player the grateful prince the child who came from an egg. The violet fairy book, introduced by alison lurie, illustrated by. Easton pressandrew lang fairy bookyellow pink grey violet crimson orange olive. The folio society are offering some new books for this christmas with some offered at a discount of 20% i believe only for members. 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 folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded. The violet fairy book illustrated childrens fairy tales full. The violet fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Some i had never heard of or read either which made a lovely change. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Sorry but the edition you are looking for is now out of stock.
Andrew edition fairy green lang violet 1901 1st and longmans, fairy green longmans, book. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. Andrew langs fairy books 10 folio society books to give to your. Roumania, japan, serbia, lithuania, africa, portugal, and rus. But i cant for the life of me recall how i stumbled uponand im sure i stumbled upon themandrew langs fairy books, often called the coloured fairy books, and sometimes the rainbow fairy books which is something of a misnomer because grey is not a colour of the iridescent spectrum. The fairy booksandrew lang easton presseight book lot lot includes. 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. 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. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your. In the preface of the violet fairy book, andrew langs seventh in the series, he seems quite annoyed at certain ladies who persist in the belief that he is the author, rather than editor of the stories. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr.
Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. The violet fairy book andrew lang folio society like new and unread. 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 lang for sale antiquarian collectible books. Its fairy tale fortnight which gives me just the right excuse to show off my copy of the violet fairy book by andrew lang i love it so much because the folio society are just devoted to. The christmas catalogue contains a mix of newly published books, books published last year and a collection of the popular ongoing titles. You can purchase the lilac fairy book, and all the others, from the folio society. Preface the editor takes this opportunity to repeat what he has often said before, that he is not the author of the stories in the fairy books. The first of these is that when it grows old, its eyes grow dim. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks.
The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed 2003 mint. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. 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. The pink fairy book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The fairy books, andrew lang, easton press, eight book lot. The crimson fairy book andrew lang folio society like new. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children. They are gorgeous and i plan on hanging on to them for a while.
What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. Original publishers clear sealed shrinkwrap still present. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Tales from the olive and violet fairy books by andrew lang hebrew book. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. Fairy andrew lang for sale antiquarian collectible books.
An eclectic collection like this is such a pleasure to read, novelist a. As they are all free i would download the lot if you like this kind of book. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive. 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. The violet fairy book dover childrens classics 0800759216758. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales. The monkey brought to otohime from the violet fairy book artwork by henry justice ford. Make offer rd3 the violet fairy book andrew lang the folio society vgc.
He is accustomed to being asked, by ladies, have you written anything else except the fairy books. This was one of many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. The complete rainbow fairy books in 12 volumes edited by andrew lang. These stories are as old as anything that men have invented. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. Andrew langs violet fairy book 1901 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. The crimson fairy book folio society edition andrew lang, tim stevens on. Pink fairy book by andrew lang english paperback book free shipping.