Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Illustrated throughout with color and black and white. Complete and unabridged 1 andrew lang fairy book series hardcover unabridged, march 26, 2019. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. From established authors to the next big thing, this parade of new publishing keeps you uptotheminute on the freshest new reading. The red fairy book, originally published in 1890, is the second of. Buy illustrated fairy tale hardback fiction books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Whether hot off the press or about to hit the shelves, this is where you will find the latest titles. Blue fairy book by andrew lang sealed illustrated leather. 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. The blue fairy book by brian alderson, 9780670174812, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The first of his collections was the blue fairy book 1889, for which lang pulled together tales from the brothers grimm, madame daulnoy, the arabian nights, and many other sources. Here in one attractive paperbound volumewith enlarged. Volume 1 andrew lang fairy book series andrew lang. Many are adapted from stories originally told by alexandre dumas.
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 use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The red fairy book, originally published in 1890, is the second of andrew langs series of books, which collect traditional fairy tales from around the world. The blue rose fairy book by maurice baring, paperback. The red fairy book hardback or cased book lang, andrew 18441912. Unprecedented in the international scope of its sources, the success of the series also owes much to the devoted work of their illustrator, who. Fairy tales from around the world is a treasure trove of the worlds bestloved fairy and folk tales. The blue fairy book by andrew lang hardback, 2017 for. 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. Fifty famous stories retold with biographical introduction james baldwin.
Older fairy tales lovely older books from the 20s and before, well illustrated, most published before jackets were an integral part of the book. 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. Brian alderson andrew lang, 9780722650646, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, the spine of the book is not blue, but yellow, and i can only assume the other books will be the same. This is a new in shrinkwrap leatherbound of the blue fairy book by andrew lang collectible edition. First edition, first impression, of the second instalment in the fairy book series, following the blue fairy book 1889, and eventually numbering 12 in all. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. The book covers tales about creatures of the land, sea, and air. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio society slipcase 2003 slip case displays signs of use. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scottish poet, novelist and literary critic, but his enduring legacy is not his prodigious writing. Originally published in 1889, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time.
The hesperus press edition includes all that and is illustrated. The hardcover is in good clean condition, minor signs of use. The blue fairy book illustrated by andrew lang for sale. Share the blue fairy book by andrew lang hardback, 2017. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a ribbon bookmark. I was so excited to find an unabridged hardcover of langs blue fairy book. The blue fairy book andrew lang, hardback with slipcase. The blue fairy book hardcover 2006 by andrew lang author. The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page.
The blue fairy book was immediately successful, and the series effected a seismic shift in the publics taste for fairytales. 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. Illustrated fairy tale hardback fiction books for sale ebay. First edition, first impression, of the second instalment in the fairy book series. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, 9781567310597, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The best known books of the series are the twelve collections of fairy tales, known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, paperback barnes. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio.
Folk tale books and fairy tale books old childrens books. Classic illustrators, walter crane, kate greenaway, randolph caldecott, leslie brooke, dulac, frederick richardson, pogany, and others will appear from time to time in this section. The first installment of andrew langs widely read classics and arguably his best known, the blue fairy book has been admired time and time. It features more than 100 fairy tales representing more than fifty nations, all selected from the blue fairy book and eleven other collections compiled by andrew lang.
Aug 18, 2008 we have both the blue fairy book and the red fairy book, and my 8year old really enjoys hearing stories from both of these. Its hard to find a modern issue of the blue fairy book that is uneditedunabridged and includes all the original tales. 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. Red fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Unprecedented in the international scope of its sources, the success of the series. The drawings are black and white, nothing exciting, but well done and enjoyable. Andrew langs fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. The brown fairy book, introduced by adam phillips, illustrated by. The blue fairy book, volume 1 andrew lang fairy book by. Buy andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The first edition had 5,000 copies, which sold for six shillings each. 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 the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely.
The blue fairy book by andrew lang hardback, 2017 for sale. Another collectable book listed by river bank books. Frontispiece, title vignette, 3 plates, and numerous intext illustrations in the text by h. Hardback book with slipcase, the book is in goodvery very good condition stunning for age of the blue fairy book andrew lang, hardback with slipcase, folio society 2003 gbp 38. Complete and unabridged by andrew lang 2018, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The blue fairy book features classic illustrations, an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a satinribbon bookmark. Most of the tales in this book are european in origin. We have both the blue fairy book and the red fairy book, and my 8year old really enjoys hearing stories from both of these. My little golden book of fairy tales little golden book 21162 previously titled the blue book of fairy tales and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. There are some marks and a sticker mark to the case. 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. The animal story book is the 1896 story book by the famous scottish author and scholar, andrew lang. From established authors to the next big thing, this parade of new publishing keeps you uptotheminute on.
Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. 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. The blue fairy book by andrew lang 1959, hardback for. First printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Blue fairy book by andrew lang sealed illustrated leather bound gift hardback. Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang. The blue fairy book features classic illustrations, an elegant. Published in 1889, the blue fairy book contains 37 stories. Blue fairy book, andrew lang, first edition abebooks.
For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the. I looked forward to purchasing future lang fairy books as they were republished. Blue cloth over boards with gilt lettering and design on the front and on the spine with a. Lang is best remembered for his contribution to folklore and storytelling thanks.