An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. The blue fairy book assembled a wide range of tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from madame daulnoy, three from the arabian nights, and four norse stories, among other sources. See the latest and greatest features of the newly redesigned cars, trucks and suvs headed to a dealer near you in 2019. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Antique and collectible glass value and price guides. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales. New car prices and used car book values nadaguides. 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. Delphite glass this type of opaque blue glass was used for novelty items and tableware, but many kitchenware pieces were made with this type of glass, too fire king one of the most prolific names in kitchenware production, fire king is very well known among fans of collectible glass jadeite glass martha stewart revived the popularity of this glass in the mid1990s and it has been a. The blue fairy book andrew lang audiobook and ebook. New ebook version makes this the most portable and easy to use book on winchester firearms and values ever published.
It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm. Librivox recording of the blue fairy book, edited by andrew lang. Collection of 5 louisa mae alcott books published by little, brown and co. Fairy tales and folklore generally involve the fantastical, the supernatural, and the otherworldly. A very handsome copy with torn original tissue outer jacket edition first printing thus. This page was last edited on 25 october 2019, at 18.
Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Second, this is a guide and more importantly it is a history of values prices paid at shows, auctions, etc. 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. First published in 1889, the blue fairy book is the 1st volume in this series. Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang. The market has a way of fluctuating and the book is not gospel, just a guide. The project gutenberg ebook of the blue fairy book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. Original uniform pictorial buckram cloth, top edges in matching colours, in slipcases all vols except blue, brown and violet in publishers unopened shrinkwrap a fine set. The tooth fairy and wash day blues two in one books by taylor, jane. Andrew langs blue fairy book is a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. The blue fairy book by anonymous magick books library.
The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. But even so, a number of henry justice fords wood engraved illustrations in the blue fairy book conjure up the idea of halloween. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. His anthropology and his defense of the value of folklore as the basis of religion is expressed in his works custom and myth 1884, myth, ritual and religion. The blue fairy book by andrew lang is the first in a series of fairy tale compilation books. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the beast, the master cat. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. The best known books of the series are the twelve collections of fairy tales, known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book may have the attraction of being less. The blue fairy books second tale, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, tells the story of a king seeking the hand of a princess foretold to marry only the man clever enough to tread on the tail of her beloved cat.
Use these online value guides to help you identify and value many different types of vintage glass. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. Something different that did happen in the book was that the goblins jack frosts minions jack frost being the bad guy for this series was actually able to get close enough to sky to make her get sick. Published in 1889, the blue fairy book contains 37 stories. Before we even open the book, the uncredited, giltstamped design on the its midnight blue upper cover, presents a striking image of a broomstickriding witch. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. The collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first english translation of many.
The original classics illustrated and millions of other books. From the day that they were first printed, the lang fairy tale books of many colors have entertained thousands of boys and girls, as they also brought pleasure to the many parents who have read these unforgettable classics to their children. Contained in this work you will find the following tales. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. If youre buying, you can expect to pay more or less than the book indicates.
Winston company in philadelphia, this is the first volume in a large series featuring popular childrens fairytales from around the world. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. Lang is best remembered for his contribution to folklore and storytelling thanks to his 12volume fairy books collection. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. This book was originally printed in the 19th century. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Condition fine and bright in fine dust jacket with minor wear to upper spine. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
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. These fairy tales cover a variety of cultures and stories, including. The blue fairy book andrew lang read by librivox volunteers 4. Langs version was from 1914 while the modern day version taught in 2014 to university students is dated 2009. To explore how adaptions work, i read and compared langs east of the sun and west of the moon in the blue fairy book to hallett and karaseks version. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series, and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a. The blue fairy book 6 you must then demand as much wood as three mules can carry, and a great cauldron, and must shut yourself up in a room with the sultan, and when the cauldron boils you must throw him into it, and there leave him until his flesh is completely separated from his bones. I hope that they would publish the remaining 8 of the fairy books so i could complete all 12 of them. The hardcover book features a bright illustration by frederick richardson on the cover and throughout the collection of stories.
Seller the hermitage bookshop, member abaa published 1921. Compare real, custom auto loan offers from up to 5 lenders in minutes. A 1930 edition of the blue fairy book by andrew lang. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The blue fairy book is andrew langs classic selection of popular fairy tales.
You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, paperback barnes. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. This was kind of reminding me of saffron the yellow fairy the third book and just how easy it was to find the fairy sky the blue fairy.
In langs narrative, the cat, not surprisingly, arches his back at the potential malefactor. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang master billy. This was followed by many other collections of fairy. At 160 pages, this new blue book pocket guide lists and describes. Oct 21, 2005 the bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. To get magic book to you mailbox every 2 weeks please subscribe to my mailing list, using form below. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, antique book of fairy tales. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far.
In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. The blue fairy book 1889 collections of fairy tales. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Antique and vintage glassware ranges from simple to fantastic, and affordable to outrageous literally something for everyone. The bronze ring, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, east of the sun and west of the moon, the yellow dwarf, little red ridinghood, the sleeping beauty in the wood, cinderella. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book.