1908 The Yellow Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, with illustrations by H.J. Ford. Published by Longmans, Green and Co. This has a beautiful creamy yellow Victorian binding with a gold gilt cover and spine. Overall it is in great condition for its age and is clean inside and out.
**The Yellow Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales edited for children, written during the late 19th century. This work compiles various enchanting stories from different cultures, all imbued with magical themes and moral lessons that are typical of fairy tales. The tales range from whimsical adventures to cautionary tales involving royalty, magical creatures, and the consequences of one’s actions. It outlines the diverse origins of the stories included, hinting at their cultural richness—from Russian and German folklore to tales by famous authors such as Hans Christian Andersen. The opening anecdotes, such as “The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership,” showcase clever animals and the moral lessons learned from their interactions, setting the stage for a series of whimsical narratives filled with adventure and imagination that follow throughout the book.
