The Yellow Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Publication: H.M. Caldwell Company; New York and Boston early 1900s
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic. He is best known for his publications on folklore, mythology, and religion. His collections of fairy tales were illustrated bypassed Henry Justice Ford and George Percy Jacomb-Hood. Ford was a noted English illustrator who is best known for his beautiful illustrations in the present editions.
Illustrated with many black illustrations throughout the text, including the title page and frontis. Illustrations provided by Ford, G. P. Jacomb-Hood and Lancelot Speed. Containing some of the best known tales from around the world.
Condition: Publishers decorated yellow boards, some mild overall soiling on boards, a couple surface scratches on cover board, binding is firm, interior is clean with no markings, overall in Very Good condition