Folk Tales

Scarce 1972 first edition of Rumer Godden’s illustrated children’s folk tale, with charming colour artwork by Mairi Hedderwick. A collectible early Macmillan edition despite substantial wear and tearing to the dust jacket.

A collectable 1964 Human & Rousseau hardcover edition of Herman Charles Bosman's A Cask of Jerepigo: Sketches and Essays. 172 pages, with the original illustrated dust jacket present. A desirable Bosman title…

Flora's Feast - A beautifully illustrated Windward reprint of Walter Crane's classic Victorian masterpiece, featuring exquisite Art Nouveau artwork and charming floral verse.

Woodland Frolics - A scarce 1952 first edition of Doreen Baxter's beautifully illustrated fairy tale classic, featuring outstanding internal condition with vibrant illustrations and the original, albeit heavily worn, dust jacket.

The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book - A charming and increasingly scarce 1925 first edition of The Pixie O. Harris Fairy Book, richly illustrated with delightful fairy artwork and timeless stories that…

The Fairies: Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World - A beautifully illustrated fantasy classic featuring breathtaking photographic portraits of fairies, blending magical storytelling with stunning visual artistry.

A charming 1951 second impression of Doreen Baxter's beautifully illustrated Fairyland Frolics, featuring exceptionally well-preserved artwork and text despite significant binding and dust jacket damage.

A beautifully illustrated 1979 hardcover edition of Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales, featuring sixteen stunning colour plates by Warwick Goble. A timeless collection of Japanese folklore in very good condition…

Gem Squash Tokoloshe - An award-nominated South African literary novel that blends childhood innocence, family tragedy, and African folklore into a haunting and unforgettable coming-of-age story.

Wizards - An engaging exploration of the wizard archetype, tracing the magical journey from Merlin and ancient myth to Gandalf, Harry Potter, and modern fantasy traditions.

The Ultimate Christmas Cracker - A beautifully produced festive anthology compiled by John Julius Norwich, packed with humorous stories, literary gems, quotations and Christmas curiosities, with an introduction by Julian Fellowes.

The Illustrated Bosman - A beautifully illustrated celebration of Herman Charles Bosman’s legendary South African stories, paired with evocative artwork by Peter Badcock and photography by David Goldblatt.

The Wood-ash Stars - A beautifully illustrated and increasingly collectible South African folklore title by acclaimed author Marguerite Poland, signed by the author and featuring stories inspired by San, Xhosa, Tsonga and…

Tales of the Tokoloshe - A beautifully illustrated collection of whimsical and mischievous tales inspired by Southern African folklore, featuring the legendary Tokoloshe in a series of entertaining adventures for younger readers.

African Myths & Legends - A beautifully illustrated exploration of African folklore, mythology, and traditional storytelling, bringing together timeless legends, cultural wisdom, and enchanting tales from across the African continent.

Favole dei Caraibi - A charming Italian-language edition of Caribbean folk tales edited by renowned Jamaican writer and folklorist Philip Sherlock, bringing together traditional West Indian storytelling, mythology, trickster tales, and oral…