"The Orange Fairy Book," written by Andrew Lang, is a captivating addition to his renowned "Coloured Fairy Books" series. As indicated by its unique orange cover, this collection of fairy tales transports readers to a bright world of magic, adventure, and imagination. Lang curates a broad assortment of captivating tales from numerous civilizations around the world in "The Orange Fairy Book." These stories have heroes, heroines, mystical creatures, and moral lessons that cross cultural barriers and appeal to readers of all ...
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"The Orange Fairy Book," written by Andrew Lang, is a captivating addition to his renowned "Coloured Fairy Books" series. As indicated by its unique orange cover, this collection of fairy tales transports readers to a bright world of magic, adventure, and imagination. Lang curates a broad assortment of captivating tales from numerous civilizations around the world in "The Orange Fairy Book." These stories have heroes, heroines, mystical creatures, and moral lessons that cross cultural barriers and appeal to readers of all ages. The anthology, which includes pieces from Serbia, Japan, and Sicily, offers a kaleidoscope of tale styles and subjects. Lang's deft editing ensures that the stories retain their cultural authenticity while appealing to a wide audience. The stories revolve around universal themes such as bravery, kindness, and the triumph of good over evil. "The Orange Fairy Book" continues to attract and captivate readers with its blend of adventure, wonder, and wisdom, building a profound respect for the magical world of folklore. This compilation demonstrates Andrew Lang's dedication to preserving and sharing these timeless stories.
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Add this copy of The Orange Fairy Book to cart. $8.59, very good condition, Sold by Dotcom liquidators / dc1 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Worth, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Merchant Books.
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H. J. Ford. Very Good. An early edition of Andrew Lang's tenth 'Fairy Book' this being his charming orange volume, illustrated with all colourful plates. An uncommon to see early edition of this work. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, a vignette title page, six colour plates, seventeen monochrome plates, and thirty-three in-text engravings. Collated, bound without the front endpaper, and the plate to face page 97. 'The Orange Fairy Book' is the tenth book in Andrew Lang's monumental 'Fairy Book' series. This orange volume contains tales from Jutland, Rhodesia, Uganda, and other various European traditions. The stories include 'The Magic Mirror', 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Enchanted Wreath', 'The White Doe', and more. Andrew Lang is best known for these collections of fairy tales, and was an avid collector of folk and fairy tales. He was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. Illustrated by Henry JusticeĀ Ford, a noted English illustrator who is best known for his beautiful illustrations for Lang's works. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Gilt to the spine and front board has faded. Spine is a little faded. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a few light handling marks and spots. Very Good.
Add this copy of The Orange Fairy Book to cart. $218.41, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1914 by Longmans, Green, and Co.
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H. J. Ford. Very Good. An uncommon to see early edition of Andrew Lang's tenth 'Fairy Book' this being his charming orange volume, illustrated with all colour plates present. An uncommon to see early edition of this work. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, a vignette title page, seven colour plates, seventeen monochrome plates, and thirty-three in-text engravings. Collated, complete. 'The Orange Fairy Book' is the tenth book in Andrew Lang's monumental 'Fairy Book' series. This orange volume contains tales from Jutland, Rhodesia, Uganda, and other various European traditions. The stories include 'The Magic Mirror', 'The Ugly Duckling', 'The Enchanted Wreath', 'The White Doe', and more. Andrew Lang is best known for these collections of fairy tales, and was an avid collector of folk and fairy tales. He was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. Illustrated by Henry JusticeĀ Ford, a noted English illustrator who is best known for his beautiful illustrations for Lang's works. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light discolouration to the spine and rear board. Some minor marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Gilt to the spine is rubbed, rubbing causing in lack of gilt to the front board. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the occasional scattered spot and marks. Very Good.
