The King of Elfland's Daughter [New & Sealed: Folio Society Limited Edition] Dunsany, Lord; Dillon, Julie (Illustrated by); Morgenstern, Erin (Introduced by); Gaiman, Neil (Foreword by) Folio Society,Limited Editions & Signed,Science Fiction & Fantasy

A new copy, sealed in the Folio Society packaging, as received directly from the publisher. It will be shipped in an outer box for added protection. The Folio Society's fabulous centenary edition of 'The King of Elfland's Daughter', a founding text of the fantasy genre by Lord Dunsany, features an introduction by Erin Morgenstern, a foreword by Neil Gaiman, and original artwork by Julie Dillon. Limited to 500 numbered copies, with a letterpress printed limitation tip signed by the introducer and the artist, this is the first fully illustrated edition to be published. The book is quarter-bound in indigo leather blocked with silver foil, and has printed and blocked cloth sides. It measures 10'' x 6¾'', features silvered pages edges and a ribbon marker, and is housed in a cloth-covered, printed and blocked slipcase. There are eight original colour illustrations, along with stunning endpapers depicting a unicorn hunt, by award-winning fantasy artist, Julie Dillon, who also contributes a striking print of the Princess of Elfland. 'The King of Elfland's Daughter' is strictly limited to 500 hand-numbered copies which are sold out at The Folio Society. This stunning edition celebrates a founding novel of the fantasy genre - one whose prose and poetry, whose unicorns and witches and trolls, would inspire authors from J.R.R Tolkien to Ursula K. Le Guin. HEAVY/OVERSIZE/HIGH VALUE. U.K. postage at default charge but overseas buyers will be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. U.S. BUYERS: Books remain exempt from import duty under U.S. law. I provide accurate customs forms to protect buyers from unnecessary charges and to minimise delays. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and insured.