Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. This collection includes seven different hardcover books in various colored box cases. Vg 1989 5th impression pavilion paperback, terrific illustrations by searle throughout the complete molesworth stories. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. The compleet molesworth by geoffrey willans abebooks. Geoffrey willans delightfully mangled words are matched by the exquisitely. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes.
Molesworth penguin modern classics by geoffrey willans paperback. The collection is so large that a complete list was impossible, and a fair proportion. Minor indents to top edge of cover and a little corner wear only, else vg and unmarked. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. A book of mediterranean food elizabeth david folio society 2006. The collected works of john stuart mill, volume i autobiography.
It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. First published 16th october 1930 and reprinted by the folio society in 1990 my secondhand copy i have just purchased was an eighth folio. 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. The 1917 campaign 540 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article needed based on this, in 2003 cambridge university press published a folio society edition. Catalogue of the archives and manuscripts of the royal. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Folio society has been publishing beautifully crafted hardback editions of. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted.
Complete list of books produced by the folio society. 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. We currently have 391 books in this category in stock. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. A century of conflict 18481948 a j p taylor folio society 1998. Folio society first edition identification and publisher. A clash of kings arrives fresh from the battlefield. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. A very nice copy, with a slip cover which has some shelf wear. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. Fine illustrated green cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine.
The company is known for its exquisite, highend and priced to match hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction works everything. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. For the collectors out there, what is your preference. Folio society books for sale in uk view 39 bargains. When charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books founded folio society in 1947, the goal of the firm was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of everyman. I have seen a rather split difference for the preference in collectors, and even in myself. I loved dipping into my fathers twovolume edition as a teenager and always wanted my own copy.
For more than 1, slipcase is in very good condition, matt black so there are some slight scuff marks and slight scratch marks. Minor indents to top edge of cover and a little corner. The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. Molesworth first appeared in punch in 1939, and later became the protagonist and narrator of four books. Collection of folio society edition boxed books ebth. T he folio society offers great books from the past and present in deluxe editions whats not to like when charles ede founded the folio society in 1947, his aim was to produce editions. The second volume of the folio societys bestselling realisation of george r. Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance, seller. Illustrated by peter bucknell good condition is defined as. Six months after starting this project, and two months since the web page went live, the complete list of folio society books is now effectively finished. After tolands death, when molesworth withdrew from the mainstream of national politics, he became the focus of another circle of younger thinkers and writers. Book cover the folio society of jane eyre by charlotte bronte introduced by. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971.
Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance, seller rating. Hardcover with the original slipcase, first printing of this beautiful edition and a fine giftcollectors copy, book and slipcase are flawless, the text of this edition follows that of the penguin books edition, published in 2000 under the title of molesworth, with. Molesworth completed his translation of hotmans francogallia sometime in 1705. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. The compleet molesworth by geoffrey williams, illustrated by ronald searle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Originally published in two volumes in folio, by john harris.
Vintage folio society books for sale, including classics, history and more. The molesworth books were the result of an approach by willans to the cartoonist, searle, to illustrate a series of books based on a column he had been writing for punch. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks and photogr.
The singlevolume edition is handy and the type not as small as i feared which is a concern to anyone with less than. Buy folio society antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Buy the complete molesworth by willans and searle, ronald searle isbn. Please search by isbn instead of title if you want to add specific editions. An early letter book, containing copies of the societys outgoing letters. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Nigel molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books actually written by geoffrey willans, with cartoon illustrations by ronald searle. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. A folio society book with the box sleeve it is in immaculate condition it is used but in very good condition notes from a small island by bill bryson and another folio society book with the box sleeve it also is in immaculate condition it too. Buy products related to books by folio society products and see what customers say about books by folio society products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Were unable to post books out if you wish to purchase a book you should arrange to have the book reserved for you, arrange a collection date from the old dairy bookshop at the new inn visitor centre at stowe before making your donation on collection. There is reasonable information about every book, but it is always possible to add more and more information. Folios carroll service named book design book of the year.
While i find the folio society books to be beautiful, i collect easton press editions because i find the leather and gilt to be more attractive. 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. Folio society antiquarian and collectable books for sale. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. The compleet molesworth by geoffrey willans and a great selection of related books. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii eisenhower, john s. All donations are used by the national trust towards projects at stowe. The cover is printed on buckram, which is feels good in your hand. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. It was the brainchild of booklover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the private presses with the latest industrial technology, resulted in some of the. Molesworth by geoffrey willans goodreads share book. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published.
Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm. Minor indents to top edge of cover and a little corner wear. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. To this end the society embarked upon the organization of observing. The compleet molesworth by willians, geoffrey and searle, ronald and a great selection of related books, art and.
The compleet molesworth by searle, ronald,willans, geoffrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unfortunately, no records of molesworths library or book purchases survive, but there is some evidence to suggest that molesworth encouraged reading and learning in his own household. The compleet molesworth by ronald searle, first edition. It features the last grain race by eric newby, 1999. National trust stowe the old dairy bookshop special. For further information, please click here or email us.
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