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1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany
1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany

1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany

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$225 USD - $225 USD
$225 USD
$225 USD - $225 USD
$225 USD

Author: Isidora Newman.
Illustrator: Willy Pogany.
Title: Fairy Flowers. Nature Legends of Fact & Fantasy.
Publisher: London, Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, 1926. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10.5" x 8".
Pages: viii-160 pages.
Binding: Near fine original publisher’s decorative yellow cloth binding with illustrated front cover and spine. Rear cover with circular fairy vignette surrounded by floral wreath (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 15 beautiful tipped-in colour plates and numerous line illustrations by Willy Pogany, showcasing his characteristic blend of Art Nouveau-inspired elegance and whimsical fairy imagery.

Estimate: (USD 250 – 300).

The book: A charming and beautifully illustrated 1926 first edition of Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman, brought to life by the celebrated artist Willy Pogány. The work blends myth, folklore, and fantasy into enchanting "flower legends," each tale enriched by Pogány’s signature artistry. This volume captures the interwar fascination with fairy tales, romanticized nature, and illustrated gift books. Its decorative binding, tipped-in plates, and fairy-themed endpapers make it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of children’s literature and illustration.

The author: Isidora Newman (1878–1955) was an American writer, folklorist, and storyteller, known for her collections of tales rooted in nature and traditional lore. Fairy Flowers reflects her ability to weave together myth and botanical imagination into accessible stories for children and adults alike.

The illustrator: Willy Pogany (1882–1955) was a Hungarian-born illustrator and one of the most prolific and well-known artists of the early 20th century. His work is celebrated for its Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite influences, blending decorative design with narrative imagery. Pogany illustrated classics such as The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Parsifal, and Tannhäuser, and remains a cornerstone figure in the golden age of book illustration.