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'Grimm's Household Tales' contains fifty of their best-loved stories, edited and translated by Marian Edwardes, and illustrated by R.

This edition of Tales from Grimm is a fantastic selection of 16 stories, decorated with Wanda Gag's splendid illustrations.

This wonderful book contains 18 classic Brothers Grimm tales decorated profusely by the adored Mabel Lucie Atwell.

'Little Tales from Grimm' contains a delightful collection of stories from the Brothers Grimm - all re-told for children.

The Brothers Grimm are perhaps the best known folklorists of all time.

This collection of 'Fairy Tales from Grimm' contains forty-five of their best-known stories, beautifully illustrated throughout, by Gordon Browne.

This edition of the Grimm's Fairy Tales contains fifty-five of the Brothers Grimm's classic stories, accompanied by the beautiful black-and-white illustrations of John Hassall.

This edition of the 'Grimm's Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Charles Folkard' was originally published in 1911, and contains fifty-six of the Brothers Grimm's classic stories.

This collection of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' contains forty-four of their best known stories, beautifully illustrated throughout by Monro Orr.

This collection of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' contains a fabulous selection of fifty-two classic Brothers Grimm Tales.

The Allies' Fairy Book contains a selection of traditional fairy tales from the participants of World War One - compiled and edited by Edmund Gosse in 1916.

This beautiful collection of English fairy tales features the most beloved traditional stories alongside magical illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

The tale of The Sleeping Beauty is here retold by C.

Cinderella is one of the best known stories of all time.

Persian Tales - Kermani Tales - Illustrated by Hilda Roberts (Volume I) is a wonderful book and the first of two volumes of old Persian tales originating from the province Kerman, Iran.

'The Flower Book' is a charming volume, containing poems, stories and anecdotes about the wonderful array of British plants and flowers.

The Romani (also spelled Romany), or Roma, are an ethnicity of Indian origin, living mostly in Europe and the Americas.

This book contains an account of the legends of Maui, a demi-god whose story probably contains a larger number of unique and ancient myths than that of any other legendary character in the mythology of any nation.

The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French contains a collection of stories, adapted and translated by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.

Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations is stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration.

This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful chronicle of American life in the reign of the Georges.

The Fairy Book - The Best Popular Fairy Stories was originally published in 1913.

'Folk Tales of Bengal' is a wonderful collection of classic stories, containing thirty-two colour illustrations, by Warwick Goble.

The Red Romance Book is a timeless collection of classic fairy tales, adventures, and heroic legends, edited by the renowned folklorist Andrew Lang and featuring stunning illustrations by H.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The philosophy of Rumplestiltskin was delivered as a lecture to the esteemed members of the Folklore Society.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Arthur Conan Doyle was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of the folk-lore of Lancashire.

This vintage book contains a fascinating account of the history of north America, being an exploration of the legends and traditions of its early settlers.

Discover the captivating worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome in this detailed introduction to the age-old deities, festivals, and legendary tales that have shaped Western mythology and culture.

Tales of Passed Times' is a collection of Charles Perrault's fairy tales, accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Charles Robinson.

The Blue Fairy Book - Illustrated by H.

The Red Fairy Book - Illustrated by H.

'Tales of Passed Times' is a collection of Charles Perrault's fairy tales, accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of John Austen.

This early work by W.

The legend of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar also known as El Cid is a huge part of the Spanish psyche and the epic tale of his victories against the moors is the subject of the oldest extant Spanish epic poem.

These are wonderful examples of early Hindu writing, with tales showing people how to live ideal lives as husbands, wives kings and servants.

This volume features a series of historical and informative publications delving into the dark and mysterious subject of demonology.

A republication of the 1897 edition.

A comprehensive guide to the main varieties of birthstones, including their properties and structure.

A classic volume of ancient Welsh myths and folk tales.

"e;The Werewolf - Lycanthropy"e; is a vintage treatise on the subject of werewolves written by Montague Summers, exploring evidence for their existence found in historical records, literature, folklore, etc.

Augustus Montague Summers (1880 - 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves-all of which he believed to be very much real.

This book is the Helen of Troy addition of the "e;Influential Women in History"e; series.

"e;Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses"e; is a collection of amusing real-life stories relating to supposed ghost encounters and supernatural experiences.