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5.0 out of 5 stars
most beautiful of the fairy books,
By Sandy ""paper woman"" (Bayou State) - See all my reviews
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This review is for both "In Fairyland,Pictures of the Elf World" (Princess Nobody-Andrew Lang) and (verses by William Allingham): Also "In Fairyland"text (Princess Nobody- Andrew Lang). Both of these books are illustrated with the glorious fairy water colors of Richard Doyle. These paintings done in 1869 and reissued in 1884 are masterpieces of fairy lore and must haves for collectors. Reissued in 1979 by Viking and Derrydale respectively, they are over sized books 10"x12" of about 62pp. They are not hard to find and a diligent collector can still find them at reasonable prices.The Viking volume is printed on heavy matte stock, while the Derrydale is printed on heavy glossy stock. I love them both. The differing papers gives an added dimension to the plates. The illustrations are exquisitely colored and the stories are enchanting. His work undeniably influenced the great golden age of children's book illustrators who came after him. These are real treasures. |
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Peacock Pie by Walter de la MARE (Hardcover - 1941)
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