{"product_id":"1926-rare-first-edition-fairy-flowers-by-isidora-newman-illustrated-by-pogany","title":"1926 Rare First Edition - Fairy Flowers by Isidora Newman Illustrated by Pogany","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isidora Newman.\u003cbr data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willy Pogany.\u003cbr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eFairy Flowers. Nature Legends of Fact \u0026amp; Fantasy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"381\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Humphrey Milford \/ Oxford University Press, 1926. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" x 8\".\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"511\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e viii-160 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!\u003cbr data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250 – 300).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA charming and beautifully illustrated 1926 first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eFairy Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eIsidora Newman (1878–1955) was an American writer, folklorist, and storyteller, known for her collections of tales rooted in nature and traditional lore. \u003cem data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eFairy Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e reflects her ability to weave together myth and botanical imagination into accessible stories for children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilly 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 \u003cem data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eThe Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eParsifal\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eTannhäuser\u003c\/em\u003e, and remains a cornerstone figure in the golden age of book illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818378907897,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250906FairyFlowers-000.jpg?v=1757182661","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1926-rare-first-edition-fairy-flowers-by-isidora-newman-illustrated-by-pogany","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}