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 to very good condition with rubbing to the spine, an innk inscription to the front, light foxing in places. 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. Housed in a removeable protective plastic sleeve. 18.5 x 12.5 cm. Pp. [vii] xx, 351.
