Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. Published in series with charles van sandwyk s bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbit s symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. If you havent already, i highly encourage you to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to pick. I even contacted folio society via facebook, but alas the coolness of folio was gone. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. Folio society is a book selling store with kinds of books, such as fiction books, history books, childrens books as well as other types. You can contact us using the form below or by using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
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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. In defence of booksellers, some will sell on commission, and folio books, in ontario at least, dont fly off the shelves at high prices. I understand they want to sell their books to a wider. Selling secondhand folio society books we are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Im not sure if these types of posts are allowed as im not an avid follower of this sub. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking. Buy folio society and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Nov 17, 2015 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. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book. You can contact us using the form below or by using the contact. Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of classics for true book lovers to enjoy over many years. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books. We currently have 375 books in this category in stock. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. A short history of english literature phelps folio society 1979.
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Ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. We found 30 folio society books adverts for you in books, in the uk and ireland. A golden age gift book in facsimile for the first time. They are almost all in like new condition, with a number of them still in the. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A folio society book with the box sleeve it is folio society book on the somme in case illustated in good condition.
The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, a book lover who, in the midst of postwar, rationweary britain, had a dream of creating a publishing company that could produce beautiful, yet affordable editions of the worlds greatest books. Jul 21, 2014 the folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. Publishers packaging some folio society books are sold in their original shrink wrap, which guarantees a great condition for the book. It was the brainchild of book lover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the. Folio books general selling questions amazon seller forums.
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For more than 60 years, the folio society has been dedicated to publishing beautiful books, selected from the worlds greatest and most influential literature and nonfiction. While tablets mean that people are increasingly turning to the electronic page, there are some publishers who maintain that beauty still remains in the physical form of the book. 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. Selling folio society books ardis books folio society. There is very light wear to the boards, with minor bumping to the extremes. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. Medieval women eileen power hardback book with folio society book the hound of the baskervilles by arthur conan doyle.
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You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Unfollow folio society books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My grandfather recently passed away and after looking through some of his old things ive noticed that he had a large collection of folio society books. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. The books should be in their slipcases and be in vg or better condition. Books, textbooks, folio society books, yep were mad about them but they arent the only things that we buy. Folio society sales hey guys, i recently discovered the folio society and unfortunately missed their new year sales by just a few weeks. Barchester towers anthony trollope folio society 1995.
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