THE CRIMSON FAIRY BOOK

edited by ANDREW LANG

introduction by CAROL ANN DUFFY

paintings and decorations, including blocked cover design, by TIM STEVENS

The Folio Society produces beautiful books as a general rule, but they really outdid themselves with the series of Color Fairy Books by Andrew Lang. They are large, lavish volumes, well-suited for either personal perusal or family story time.

Andrew Lang worked with his wife and a team of translators and scribes to collect hundreds of fairy tales from all around the world from 1889 to 1910. They were published in twelve volumes, named after colors.

This Crimson Fairy Book contains thirty-six tales and thirteen full-color illustrations, along with three black and white full-page drawings.

 art is truly magical!

I bought this book new and it is in very good condition. I take excellent care of my books in my smoke-free environment.

Notes on condition:

slipcase: burgundy papered boards, very clean, no bumps

dust jacket: none, as issued

binding: red cloth binding - all clean, no marks or dents; stamped lettering and decoration in gold, black, tan, and blue on front board and spine (see photos)

interior pages: clean & crisp, no marks or tears, decorated end papers

sewn binding: all pages secure

Please see photos to get a sense of the terrific condition and gorgeous format.

ISBN: n/a

publisher: The Folio Society

year published: 2011

Copyright information regarding edition: copyright date of 2011; first published by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1903; this edition follows the 1903 edition of the text, with some minor emendations

Original price: unknown

Note: measurements are of the slipcase with book inside

weight: 3 lbs 6 oz

height: 10 1/4 inches

width: 8 inches

page count: 293

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