This was one of many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as. See below our stock of andrew lang first editions, fine bindings, sets. The violet fairy book by lang 97889069697 fast for. Corner clipped from front free endpaper inthe lilac fairy book.
Summary a very bright first edition copy of this anthology from andrew langs immensely popular collection of sweet and moralistic fairy tales for children. Langs, violet fairy, mini, unl by paperblanks english. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the violet fairy book. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books encompassing. The first edition had 5,000 copies, which sold for six shillings each. They are narrated by naked savage women to naked savage children. Fairy book 1897, the grey fairy book 1900, the violet fairy book. This book worked well as a satisfying conclusion for the series. In the preface of the violet fairy book, andrew langs seventh in the series, he seems quite annoyed at certain ladies who persist in the belief that he is the author, rather than editor of the stories. In the late 19th century, historian, scholar, and anthropologist, andrew lang, began publishing collections of fairy tales from around the world.
Andrew langs color fairy books, complete in twelve volumes, all first impressions of the first edition. The book assembled a wide range of tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five. 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. From the day that they were first printed, the lang fairy tale books of many.
First edition, first impression, of the second instalment in the fairy book series, following the blue fairy book 1889, the series eventually numbering 12 in all. The first edition consisted of 5,000 copies, which sold for 6 shillings each. Violet fairy book dover publications 9780486216751. Violet fairy langs fairy books hardcover journals paperblanks. The first edition had 5,000 copies, which sold for six. Violet fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks.
From the day that they were first printed, the lang fairy tale books of many colors have entertained thousands of boys and girls as well as their parents. The stories included in this volume are trusty john, donkey skin, the goblin pony, the enchanted knife, and more. Its not until all seven fairies are reunited that jack frost himself causes trouble. The violet fairy book andrew lang 1901 longmans, green, and co. These stories are as old as anything that men have invented. Colour plates, first edition,illustrated,publishers. The violet fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This dover edition, first published in 1966, is an unabridged republication of the work originally published by longmans, green and co. Blue 1889, red 1890, green 1892, yellow 1894, pink 1897, grey 1900, violet 1901, crimson 1903, brown 1904, orange 1906, olive 1907, lilac 1910. This captivating image comes from the first edition of scottish poet and anthropologist andrew langs the violet fairy book. H j ford a collection of japanese, serbian, lithuanian, african, portuguese, rumanian and russian stories. Lang was a scottish poet, novelist and anthropologist who specialized in collecting folk and fairy tales from around the globe. A tale of the tontlawald the finest liar in the world the story of three wonderful beggars schippeitaro the three princes.
The book did reasonably well and led to the release of the red 1890 and green fairy. Andrew langs violet fairy book 1901 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Lang was not a true ethnologist, like the german brothers grimm. 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. 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. Before you get too excited that means he will for once provide thorough credit for his sources, he continues. Early edition of the seventh in langs popular series of fairy story books, collecting tales from scandinavian and swahili traditions, among others. Compiled in 1901 by lang and illustrated by henry justice ford, the book was.
This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. These collections of fairy tales and folklore are each a part of a twelve. This book is a collection of various fairy tales, available at project gutenberg. Japan, serbia, lithuania, africa, and russia are among the sources of 35 stories that tell of a haunted forest, chests of gold coins, a magical dog, and a man who outwits a dragon. Feb 26, 2020 these captivating images come from first edition copies of andrew langs the violet fairy book and the olive fairy book. The stories in this violet fairy book, as in all the others of the series, have been translated out of the popular traditional tales in a number of different languages. The violet fairy book by and henry justice ford illus. In this one, when the girls find heather the violet fairy, goblins are nowhere to be seen. These collections of fairy tales and folklore are each a part of a twelvepart series known as langs fairy books or. See details the violet fairy book by lang, andrew new 9781421801070 fast free shipping. The blue fairy book 1889, the red fairy book 1890, the green fairy book 1892, the yellow fairy book 1894, the pink fairy book 1897, the grey fairy book 1900, the violet fairy book 1901, the crimson fairy book.
Langs urge to gather and publish fairy tales was rooted in his own experience with the folk and fairy tales of his home territory along the englishscottish border. May 30, 2016 this book is a collection of various fairy tales, available at project gutenberg. The violet fairy book by andrew lang 2005, paperback for. In this book, we see if friends rachel and kirsty are able to track down the final. Some i had never heard of or read either which made a lovely change. Each book in the series was named for the colour of its featured fairy, and this violet fairy journal reproduces the front cover of that book s first edition. Heather the violet fairy is book 7 of 7 in rainbow magics rainbow fairy series. Andrew lang violet fairy book 19011901 first edition abebooks. Much like the contents of the orange fairy book, the violet fairy book contains less familiar fairytales from a wide range of countries including japan, serbia, lithuania, portugal, and russia. An unabridged republication of a 1901 first edition.
May 29, 2003 in this one, when the girls find heather the violet fairy, goblins are nowhere to be seen. Andrew lang first editions adrian harrington rare books. Its not until all seven fairies are reunited that jack frost. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As they are all free i would download the lot if you like this kind of book, as they are suitable for children as well. This work is a collection of short stories from the childrens fairy books written by andrew lang. These captivating images come from first edition copies of andrew langs the violet fairy book and the olive fairy book.
Andrew lang fairy books first editions rare book sangorski. The captivating image on the cover of this paperblanks journal comes from the first edition of scottish poet and anthropologist andrew langs the violet fairy book. Roumania, japan, serbia, lithuania, africa, portugal, and russia are among the sources of these 35 stories that tell of a haunted forest, chests of gold coins, a magical dog, and a man who outwits a dragon. Frontispiece, title vignette, 3 plates, and numerous intext illustrations by h. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Colour plates,first edition,illustrated,publishers. Editions of heather the violet fairy by daisy meadows. Tear to cloth at base of spine ofthe blue fairy book. A lovely set andrew langs color fairy books, beautifully decorated with ornate gilt stamping. The violet fairy book kindle edition by lang, andrew. Red fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Librivox recording of the violet fairy book, by andrew lang. If youd like to help expand it, see the help pages and the style guide, or leave a comment on this works talk page.
Langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales, which has become a classic. First edition set of fairy books andrew lang red blue. My daughter is 4 nearly 5 and has been loving these books. Jan 5, 2018 the violet fairy book by and henry justice ford illus. This was one of many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books.
Many of these tales made their first appearance in the. H j ford thirtyfive fairy tales from the folklore of portugal, rumania, germany, italy, africa, scandinavia, russia, serbia, and japan. The violet fairy book 1901 romania, japan, serbia, lithuania, africa, portugal, and russia are among the sources of these 35 stories that tell of a haunted forest, chests of gold coins, a magical dog, and a man who outwits a dragon. First edition 1901 from leonard roberts, bookseller and. The violet fairy book wikisource, the free online library. Violet lamont, fairy tale sampler, 1947, hcdj, 1st. In the violet fairy book, we hear strange and exotic tales from the far corners of the earth, but they are told in the common language of the fairy tale, familiar to children and grownups alike. At the time he worked, english fairytale collections were rare. The violet fairy book dover childrens classics by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lang was a pioneer in his field as he used such a wide variety of sources.
Violet fairy book by andrew lang free at loyal books. Langs, violet fairy, mini, unl by paperblanks english free. See below our stock of andrew lang first editions, fine bindings, sets and other collectible material. This seemed to everybody present rather unfair, but no one liked to be the first to say so, and jesper had to put the best face he could on the matter, and begin his story. Illustrated boards with light shelf wear, small abrasion on endpaper, in matching dust jacket with minor wear, childs sticker over jacket price. Compiled in 1901 by lang and illustrated by henry justice ford, the book was one in a 12part series known as langs fairy books, with each book named for the colour of its fairy. Each book in the series was named for the colour of its featured fairy, and this violet fairy journal reproduces the front cover of that books first edition. In this book, we see if friends rachel and kirsty are able to track down the final rainbow fairy heather the violet fairy and return her back to fairyland with her sisters.
Andrew lang fairy books first editions rare book sangorski bindery. A tale of the tontlawald the finest liar in the world the story of three wonderful beggars schippeitaro the three princes and their beasts the goats ears of the emperor trojan the nine peahens and the golden apples the lute player the grateful prince the child who came from an egg. Explore fairy tales and folklore with langs fairy books. The violet fairy book book by andrew lang 40 available. Violet fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks passion for books.
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