{"product_id":"1888-first-deluxe-edition-the-gold-of-fairnilee-by-andrew-lang-fairy-tale","title":"1888 First Deluxe Edition - The Gold of Fairnilee by Andrew Lang, Fairy Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA scarce and beautifully illustrated 1888 first edition of Andrew Lang's Scottish fairy tale, in the deluxe, numbered large-paper issue, featuring richly coloured illustrations, generous handmade-paper margins, and an attractive original parchment and brown paper binding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Andrew Lang (1844–1912).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe Gold of Fairnilee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bristol: J. W. Arrowsmith; London: Simpkin, Marshall \u0026amp; Co., 1888.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition. Deluxe limited large-paper issue, numbered copy 75. The total limitation is not stated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 86 pages, with preliminary leaves and publisher's advertisement at the end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11.5 x 9 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good original parchment-backed brown paper boards, with parchment corners and gilt lettering to the front cover. Top edge gilt, remaining edges uncut. The parchment spine shows rubbing, discolouration, and an old repair. Light wear to the corners and extremities. The binding remains sound and retains its attractive original appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good. Printed on substantial paper with exceptionally generous margins and uncut edges. Occasional light age-related discolouration and minor offsetting, particularly to the preliminary leaves. The text and illustrations remain remarkably fresh and well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Illustrated with a colour frontispiece by T. Scott and additional colour illustrations after drawings by E. A. Lemann, together with decorative chapter headings and initials. The deluxe edition is recorded as containing 15 full-page chromolithographs. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimitation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Numbered copy 75, as printed on the limitation leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: USD $450–600.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: First published in 1888, \u003cem\u003eThe Gold of Fairnilee\u003c\/em\u003e is an enchanting Scottish fairy tale by Andrew Lang, one of the most influential figures in the history of children's fantasy literature. Set in the Scottish Borders, the story follows young Randal and Jean through a world of ancient houses, enchanted wells, mysterious disappearances, and encounters with the fairy folk. Lang draws upon Scottish folklore, historical traditions, and the enduring fascination with hidden treasure to create a tale in which the supernatural is woven naturally into the landscape and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particularly desirable copy belongs to the deluxe, numbered large-paper issue of the first edition. Its imposing quarto format, substantial paper, broad uncut margins, gilt top edge, and richly coloured illustrations distinguish it from ordinary editions. The colour frontispiece by T. Scott and the charming illustrations after E. A. Lemann evoke medieval Scotland through castles, mounted warriors, children, and atmospheric landscapes. Preserved in its original parchment and brown paper binding, this is an appealing example of late-Victorian illustrated book production and a collectible early fairy tale by the creator of the celebrated Fairy Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, critic, folklorist, and scholar whose work profoundly influenced the development of children's fantasy literature. Educated at the University of St Andrews, Glasgow, and Balliol College, Oxford, Lang became one of the most prolific and versatile literary figures of his generation. His enduring reputation rests especially upon the celebrated series of twelve coloured Fairy Books, beginning with \u003cem\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e in 1889, which introduced generations of readers to traditional tales from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished shortly before the appearance of \u003cem\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Gold of Fairnilee\u003c\/em\u003e represents Lang's own imaginative engagement with the fairy traditions of his native Scotland. Unlike the collected and retold stories for which he would become famous, this original narrative reveals his gift for combining folklore, history, and childhood adventure. Its deluxe illustrated presentation makes it especially attractive to collectors of Andrew Lang, Victorian fairy tales, and fine nineteenth-century children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645572940025,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20261109fairnilee_00.jpg?v=1794261987","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1888-first-deluxe-edition-the-gold-of-fairnilee-by-andrew-lang-fairy-tale","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}