New impression. A 1922 reprint of Lang's Crimson Fairy Book, published as part of his famous and highly collectable Fairy Book series. The Crimson fairy Book was originally published in 1903 and features stunning illustrations by the celebrated artist Henry Ford. The sources of the folk tales are diverse, ranging from Iceland to Japan.
In good condition with coloured stamps to the front endpapers, foxing in places, bumped corners, general edge wear and the odd small stain, and a lightly sunned spine. Firmly bound in the publisher's original red cloth with blindstamped dragon detail to the front board, gilt details to the spine. 19 x 12.5 cm. Pp. [v] xi, 371.
