The Welsh Fairy Book with Illustrations by Willy Pogany

Inbunden bok. University of Wales Press, Cardiff, Wales, 1957. 6 uppl. 1957. 309 sidor.

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Stated at copyright: "Re-issued by the University of Wales Press 1952. Reprinted 1957" This collection of Willy Pogany illustrated Welsh tales was first issued by T. Fisher Unwin in 1907. Rare book of classic lore with beautifully unique designs by Willy Pogany. Orange full-cloth pictorial boards. Cream titles in dynamic font with fighting dragons among and surrounded by montage of scenes including: warrior with Celtic shield and spear; a treasure chest; harpist playing instrument; a mer maiden; peaked hat woman upon broom in flight; a castle; and finally a lad walking into mushroom patch. Deckled pages good, clean. Ninth printing. From preface: "It is hoped that these stories will allow the Welsh variants of the universal folk-tales to reach a wider circle of readers." Present here is W. Jenkyn Thomas' most popular tales of Wales featuring imagery of the prolific Hungarian-born artist, Willy Pogany. Includes "Notes on Welsh Pronunciation"; a two-page instructive guide to the native tongue of Wales. Flourishing full page art and partial-page chapter headings, vignette imagery of young lovers and Celtic Fairy lore. With nearly one hundred illustrations and nouveau imagery by Willy Pogany throughout. A gem of a collection for young and old alike touched by the fair folk. 6" x 8 5/8" design. Printed Lithographically in Great Britain at The University Press, Oxford, by Charles Batey, Printer to the University. 304 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.