The folio society is a privately owned london based publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the folio society is a london based publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other. The folio society is to celebrate 70 years of history with an exhibition at the victoria and albert museum in london. Folio society bookshop now closed holborn and covent. Great stories of crime and detection folio society hardback set of 4 in slipcase stoke bishop, bristol there are signs of slight wear on corners of books and slight fading from light from being on a a. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. We believe that great books deserve to be presented in a form worthy of their.
Great stories of crime and detection folio society hardback set of 4 in slipcase stoke bishop, bristol there are signs of slight wear on corners of books and slight fading from light from being on a a bookcase and a slight dent in the slipcase on the back but the pages are clean and bright and virtually unread this set sells for around. The folio society moved to its location in 44 eagle street, holborn, in 1994 in 2017, their offices moved to 4 maguire street, london. Still in existence as far as we know, but not recently checked. Traditional folk tales from around the world or actionpacked adventure stories, the folio society publishes a collection of beautiful illustrated childrens books to delight all young readers. Vintage folio society books for sale, including classics, history and more. The city has many great bookshops and bookish locations. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. The cover is printed on buckram, which is feels good in your hand. Well be swapping the leafy squares of bloomsbury for the riverside setting of maguire street close to the iconic tower of. I met reija, from bofinkins, and mimi, from ookbooks. For further information, please click here or email us.
Great titles and authors including gentlemen prefer blondes, far from the madding crowd, animal farm. Over the years, the folio society has produced a number of bibliographies, starting with the slim volume folio 21 in 1968, celebrating 21 years of the organisation, and culminating with folio 60 in 2007, which is a comprehensive history of folio society publications, with details of everything which they have published, and endeavouring to. Fine in printed blue cloth covered boards with a gilt on black title block on the spine and with illustrated end sheets. Jetzt verfugbar bei hardcover the folio society, london 1900 zustand. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. This exclusive folio collection features 12 classic tales, including the tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck and the tale of the flopsy bunnies. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not.
Witches, wizards, dragons and princesses abound in our collections of fairy tales, whilst our classic childrens books includes editions enjoyed by generations, such as the wind in the willows and pinocchio. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Incognita or love and duty reconcild william congreve folio society 1951. Book gifts beautifully illustrated books folio society. Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The folio societys threevolume set of the journals of captain cook from 17681779, published to mark the first voyage s 250th anniversary, is accompanied by a chart of the voyages bound in cloth. The new folio society edition is illustrated with art by survivors and witnesses and is published alongside elie wiesels nobel prize acceptance speech. The singlevolume edition is handy and the type not as. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Drawing on diaries, letters, journals, eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, speeches and sermons indeed, on any source that is dated this specially commissioned volume features around 500 entries. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old.
Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes. The bookshop will close, for the foreseeable future, at 5pm on friday 23 december. Selling through its own store in bloomsbury along with a select few others it sees itself as a place where great literary content is reflected in the. Just take a look at these examples of their awesomness. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. The folio society has been selling finely assembled, special editions of classic titles since 1947.
If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. New sealed canterbury tales superb condition used once only payment via pay pal or cash on collection from seaford, east sussex. Each folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. Id love to try slightly foxed but fear the same thing happening. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction.
Presented in a treasury box set that retains all the charm of beatrix potters originals, this is the perfect gift for any child. Well be swapping the leafy squares of bloomsbury for the riverside setting of maguire street close to the iconic tower of london. A really joyful london book haul folio society books and. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books offer a rich literary experience to readers of all ages. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to. The folio society s threevolume set of the journals of captain cook from 17681779. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
Night is one of the first and one of the greatest holocaust memoirs. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. Nov 22, 2016 in january, the folio society will move to a new home. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. We currently have 391 books in this category in stock. Originally only selling to members, the company has since opened itself up to the public. I loved dipping into my fathers twovolume edition as a teenager and always wanted my own copy. Collection of 59 folio society books, 52 with slip covers and 7 without. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. As we leave eagle street, we must also say goodbye to the folio bookshop.
The folio society occupies a unique place in the book publishing market, and has done so since it was first founded in london in 1947. Folio society books for sale in uk view 55 bargains. A carefullyassembled map and list of london s bookshops. Id seen copies of carters book in the british museum bookshop and some photos posted on a folio society group on librarything and am hoping its as stunning when i receive it as i remember. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library.
The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Diary 2011 by the folio society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Nestling between the brecon beacons and the foothills of the cambrian mountains and amidst spectacular scenery, you can find one of the best secondhand bookshops in the principality. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds.
The pages are thick and creamy, containing inserts of glossy color plates, useful maps, an index, family trees, papal, sultan and emperor successions, and concise. Illustrated hardcover non fiction books folio society. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. The new folio society edition is an exquisite production of one of the greatest english novels in history. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. I couldnt resist and have now joined the society, ordering tomb of tutankhamun and pompeii life of a roman town with 20% off, and seeds of change too. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. Superficially, it is a beautiful set of books and fitting an empire so grand and ornate.
Make offer hannibal by ernle bradford with slipcase, folio society, london, 1998. It will have a general appearance commensurate with its age including age effects to page edges, binding and boards. Great titles and authors including gentlemen prefer blondes, far from the madding crowd, animal farm plus short stories by hemingway and p g wodehouse. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. In january, the folio society will move to a new home. Dispatched from uk bookshop within one working day. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years. There is a trolley in the back with fantastic deals on folio and other publishers books. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Drawing on diaries, letters, journals, eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, speeches and sermons indeed, on any source that is dated this specially commissioned volume features around 500 entries by 95 writers, selected and edited by roger hudson and 160 glorious paintings, photographs and engravings 100 in full colour. Oct 19, 2012 the folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout.
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