The blue fairy book dover childrens classics by andrew lang. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. 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 colors. First published in 1889, the blue fairy book is the 1st volume in this series. The qualities of this library binding, in exquisite jargony verbiage, is indicated on the back of the. The blue fairy book, written by legendary author andrew lang is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. Limited edition fine leather gilt binding candide by voltaire franklin library. Traditional folk tales and fairy stories from around the world. The blue fairy book has 77 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun.
Book i of andrew langs fairy books of many colors andrew langs coloured fairy books by andrew lang, melody laughlin, et al. Renier collection of historic and contemporary childrens books. Rainbow magic books rainbow magic fairies blue fairy jack frost chapter books paperback books book series book lovers childrens books what others are saying read faith the cinderella fairy. Originally published in 1889, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Since then his work has been archived by the national library of canada and treasured by private collectors across the world. Apr 25, 2008 the blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Cinderella and other stories from the blue fairy book dover childrens thrift classics by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jacomb hood, which graced the book s first edition. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so. This collection of selected fairy tales features the distinguished art of henry j. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little. A rainbow magic book the fairy tale fairies by daisy meadows available from rakuten kobo.
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. Book i of andrew langs fairy book s of many colors andrew langs coloured fairy books. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. Cinderella and other stories from the blue fairy book dover childrens thrift classics by. Blue fairy book by andrew lang beauty aladdin new sealed deluxe leather bound. Sky the blue fairy by daisy meadows is a fantastic book.
Whatever their relationship, fords work complements langs narratives and extends. Blue fairy book by andrew lang sealed illustrated leather bound. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. Luxembourg royal families of europe philip treacy royal jewelry interesting history fashion history princesses sweden fairy tales. One day rachel a little girl and kirsty were talking but kirsty put her feet in. Longmans, green and co publisher contact information. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
A selection of twenty fairy tales from langs original publication. Library binding can be divided into the two major categories of original and after market. Includes such favorites as cinderella, beauty and the beast, puss in boots, blue beard, and the history of jack the giant killer. The blue fairy book andrew lang17 color plates by charles van sandwyk near fine.
As a child i was certain i was a fairy child like bindi. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a ribbon bookmark. Information and library science library, university of north carolina at chapel hill. 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 first installment of andrew langs widely read classics and arguably his best known, the blue fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Certified library binders must undergo an independent inspection by the library binding institute to certify that they have the equipment, experience, knowledge and expertise to manufacture book bindings that meet the specification of the american national standard for library binding. It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out.
The exact nature of langs collaboration with ford, the principal illustrator of the blue fairy book, is known, but eleanor langstaff notes that he worked with the illustrators in his role as general editor readying the fairy books for publication. Recommended in the welltrained mind, these books will become a treasured addition to your home library. The blue fairy book includes 37 stories, including the orginal versions of classic tales such as. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Free fairy books of andrew lang in english, pdf, epub, mobi, fb2, azw3, kindle. The first of 12 volumes of fairy tales collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang, the blue fairy book has introduced children for more than a century to such timeless stories as hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the beast, the master cat or, puss in boots, and snowwhite and rosered. Harlem renaissance prince felix prince charles duke william portugal maria theresa chaumet blue fairy. The blue fairy book andrew lang charles van sandwyk. Spine with titles and a vignette of jack and the three headed giant. 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. Beauty and the beast and other classic fairy tales features 101 stories in which beauties and beasts capture the charm and magic of the classic fairy tale. Little red riding hood sleeping beauty the beauty and the beast and many, many more. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.
The allies fairy book illustrated by arthur rackham, 1916. The original category is as it says, it was originally bound with the idea that the book would be used in a library setting where the book would receive harder use than those usual trade editions sold to the public. 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. Western publishing company golden book, racine, 1990. Unsigned binding design likely by henry justice ford in gold on smooth royal blue cloth. Editions of the blue fairy book by andrew lang goodreads. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a 12 book series of fairy tale collections. Aug 02, 2011 to many the best of all fairy books is the fairy book by the author of john halifax, gentleman. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology.
This book was originally printed in the 19th century. We are glad to see the macmillans have brought out this collection in a handsome edition. The folio society slipcased edition, hardcover, 372 pages. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm. The blue fairy book book by andrew lang 77 available. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series. Join facebook to connect with nicole weber robinson and others you may know. The collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source.
Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. The fairy rebel was a book i read over and over until it fell apart. The stories are presented in clear, lively prose for which lang was famous, and they are generally considered to be the best english versions of standard stories. Book i of andrew langs fairy book s of many colors andrew langs coloured fairy books by andrew lang, melody laughlin, et al. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. Published june 1st 1965 by dover publications first. The blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive, and lilac fairy books. Information and library science library, university of north carolina at chapel hill language english. The blue fairy book by andrew lang hardcover leatherbound sealed.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Each of these four books contains a collection of over thirty unabridged fairytales edited by andrew lang. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. As an adult i see the charm, but i also think its unusual that the book is told primarily from the parents perspectives. The blue fairy book by andrew lang 1959, hardback for. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. The project gutenberg ebook of the blue fairy book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
As an adult i see the charm, but i also think its unusual that the book is. Chosen from the blue fairy book and other fairy tale collections by andrew lang, the selections include, in addition to the. Blue fairy book by andrew lang sealed illustrated leather bound gift hardback. The binding of this title repeats much of the jacket design on the binding itself. Jul 22, 2019 the collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first english translation of many. 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 collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first english translation of many. The commonplace book of the mercurius aulicus, a reactionary tory gentleman, who armed only with a. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a. Beauty and the beast and other classic fairy tales barnes. Classic book of fairy tales including the bronze ring.
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