The Green Fairy Book - Andrew Lang - Folio Society - 2010 - Fantasy
$ 47.52
Description
The Green Fairy Book - Andrew Lang - Folio Society - 2010 - Fantasy. He is best known as one of the most important collectors of folk and fairy tales. 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. Green Fairy Book, The. Compiled by Andrew Lang. Decorative endpapers. Top page edge green. 14 full page illustrations by Julian de Narvaez. Bound in green image blocked buckram. 354pp. 10×7½in. Andrew Lang (1844 – 1912) was a Scottish historian, poet, novelist, and literary critic. He is best known as one of the most important collectors of folk and fairy tales. 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. The Green Fairy Book was the third in the series and was first published in 1892 with Lang stating that it would “probably be the last in the collection”. This is the Superb Folio Society edition with an introduction by Jack Zipes. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.
