First edition. A classic title from Lang's Fairy Book series, consisting of a large and varied poetry anthology alongside a plethora of black and white plate illustrations. Both Henry Ford and Lancelot Speed were celebrated for their contributions to Lang's Fairy Books. This title includes works from numerous famous poets, including Shakespeare, Byron, Burns and more.
In good plus condition with a sunned spine, both hinges a little weak (rear starting), rubbing to the spine ends with slight loss, and an ink inscription to the half title page. Bound in the publisher's original blue decorative cloth, the front board gilt-stamped with the figure of a young man playing a lute to a collection of animals. Gilt edges and black endpapers. 18.5 x 12.5 cm. Pp. [vii] xx, 351.
