Blue Fairy Book, by Andrew Lang
The Blue Fairy Book, compiled by Andrew Lang, is the first volume in his renowned Rainbow Fairy Book series, and a foundational work in fairy tales and mythology. Published in 1889, it features a collection of classic fairy tales from around the world, including well-loved stories like “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Sleeping Beauty,” alongside lesser-known gems.
Lang’s meticulous curation and engaging retellings made this book a benchmark in the world of fairy tale anthologies, enchanting generations of young readers and establishing a legacy that continues to inspire.
This first edition, from 1889, is notable for its distinctive ¼ blue leather binding, rather than the more typical cloth binding for the first editions of Lang’s works.
As both a literary and aesthetic treasure, this first edition combines timeless storytelling with a tangible connection to the history of publishing and literature. For collectors and enthusiasts of fairy tales, The Blue Fairy Book in its original form represents a rare and meaningful literary artefact.
In very fine condition. Very slight crack to the spine. Internally the book is very fine, with slight foxing but otherwise clean and strong.
Published by Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1889.
The Blue Fairy Book, compiled by Andrew Lang, is the first volume in his renowned Rainbow Fairy Book series, and a foundational work in fairy tales and mythology. Published in 1889, it features a collection of classic fairy tales from around the world, including well-loved stories like “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Sleeping Beauty,” alongside lesser-known gems.
Lang’s meticulous curation and engaging retellings made this book a benchmark in the world of fairy tale anthologies, enchanting generations of young readers and establishing a legacy that continues to inspire.
This first edition, from 1889, is notable for its distinctive ¼ blue leather binding, rather than the more typical cloth binding for the first editions of Lang’s works.
As both a literary and aesthetic treasure, this first edition combines timeless storytelling with a tangible connection to the history of publishing and literature. For collectors and enthusiasts of fairy tales, The Blue Fairy Book in its original form represents a rare and meaningful literary artefact.
In very fine condition. Very slight crack to the spine. Internally the book is very fine, with slight foxing but otherwise clean and strong.
Published by Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1889.
The Blue Fairy Book, compiled by Andrew Lang, is the first volume in his renowned Rainbow Fairy Book series, and a foundational work in fairy tales and mythology. Published in 1889, it features a collection of classic fairy tales from around the world, including well-loved stories like “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Sleeping Beauty,” alongside lesser-known gems.
Lang’s meticulous curation and engaging retellings made this book a benchmark in the world of fairy tale anthologies, enchanting generations of young readers and establishing a legacy that continues to inspire.
This first edition, from 1889, is notable for its distinctive ¼ blue leather binding, rather than the more typical cloth binding for the first editions of Lang’s works.
As both a literary and aesthetic treasure, this first edition combines timeless storytelling with a tangible connection to the history of publishing and literature. For collectors and enthusiasts of fairy tales, The Blue Fairy Book in its original form represents a rare and meaningful literary artefact.
In very fine condition. Very slight crack to the spine. Internally the book is very fine, with slight foxing but otherwise clean and strong.
Published by Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1889.