{"product_id":"folio-society-blue-fairy-book-andrew-lang-sealed","title":"The Blue Fairy Book — Folio Society Edition | 1999 | Sealed | Mint","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book — Folio Society Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndrew Lang | Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk | In original publisher's seal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere are Folio Society editions and then there are Folio Society editions. This is one of the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book — Andrew Lang's timeless gathering of fairy tales from across Europe — is presented here in what is arguably one of the most beautiful editions the Folio Society has ever produced. Charles van Sandwyk's illustrations are quite simply extraordinary: 16 full page colour plates of breathtaking detail, accompanied by dozens of intricate line drawings and decorations woven throughout the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe binding is striking — deep blue pictorial cloth with elaborate gilt and colour blocking designed by van Sandwyk himself — and the volume sits in a sturdy matching slipcase that shows it off perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This copy remains in its original publisher's seal — completely unread and untouched since it left the press. The slipcase is flawless. The pages have never been turned. For a collector this is about as good as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now out of print and increasingly hard to find in any condition — let alone sealed. Lang's Fairy Books have delighted readers since 1889 and this Folio Society edition does them full justice. Whether you are a fairy tale enthusiast, a van Sandwyk admirer or a Folio Society collector, this is a genuinely special find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExtra photographs of the publisher's seal, slipcase or binding are available on request. Just get in touch and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked with stiff packing paper, card and a sturdy outer box for safe delivery anywhere in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novel Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55456413942145,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/7887\/9617\/files\/2ca2fa04-il_fullxfull.7734185956_8ucl.jpg?v=1774168653","url":"https:\/\/www.novelrelics.co.uk\/products\/folio-society-blue-fairy-book-andrew-lang-sealed","provider":"Novel Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}