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