The Crimson Fairy Book - Andrew Lang - Tim Stevens - Folio Society - Sealed VGC
$ 177.41
Description
The Crimson Fairy Book - Andrew Lang - Tim Stevens - Folio Society - Sealed VGC . The Crimson Fairy Book. Compiled by Andrew Lang, illustrated by Tim Stevens. Bound in image blocked cloth. The Crimson Fairy Book was originally published in 1903, and it has 36 stories originating in Hungary, Russia, Finland, Iceland, Tunisia, the Baltic, and elsewhere. The Crimson Fairy Book. Compiled by Andrew Lang, illustrated by Tim Stevens. Bound in image blocked cloth. 10×7½in. The Crimson Fairy Book was originally published in 1903, and it has 36 stories originating in Hungary, Russia, Finland, Iceland, Tunisia, the Baltic, and elsewhere. Alongside these fantastical tales, The Crimson Fairy Book contains delightful animal stories: in ‘The Colony of Cats’, a little girl is adopted by a feline household; while ‘The Six Hungry Beasts’ explains why foxes have white tips on their tails. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy introduces, the FS edition, while Tim Stevens’s vibrant illustrations capture the magic of winged chimeras, valiant princes and fearsome dragons. The tales: Lovely Ilonka; Lucky Luck; The Hairy Man; To Your Good Health!; The Story of the Seven Simons; The Language of Beasts; The Boy Who Could Keep a Secret; The Prince and the Dragon; Little Wildrose; Tiidu the Piper; Paperarello; The Gifts of the Magician; The Strong Prince; The Treasure Seeker; The Cottager and his Cat; The Prince Who Would Seek Immortality; The Stone-cutter; The Gold-bearded Man; Tritill, Litill, and the Birds; The Three Robes; The Six Hungry Beasts; How the Beggar Boy turned into Count Piro; The Rogue and the Herdsman; Eisenkopf; The Death of Abu Nowas and of his Wife; Motikatika; Niels and the Giants; Shepherd Paul; How the Wicked Tanuki was Punished; The Crab and the Monkey; The Horse Gullfaxi and the Sword Gunnfoder; The Story of the Sham Prince, or the Ambitious Tailor; The Colony of Cats; How to find out a True Friend; Clever Maria; The Magic Kettle. 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.
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