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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 039473467X
- EAN
- 9780394734675
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback
- Release Title
- Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, & Other...
- Artist
- Briggs, Katharine
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Book Title
- Encyclopedia of Fairies : Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.1 in
- Publication Year
- 1978
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Non-Classifiable, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
- Item Weight
- 24.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 481 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
039473467X
ISBN-13
9780394734675
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038666716
Product Key Features
Book Title
Encyclopedia of Fairies : Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures
Number of Pages
481 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1978
Topic
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Non-Classifiable, Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
24.4 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
76-012939
Reviews
"If myths are both the food and fruit of the imagination, then Katharine Briggs has prepared a banquet.... There seems to be no end to the information in this enchanted almanac." -- New York Times Book Review "Oberon would have revelled in this convocation of his subjects." -- Peter Opie "An Encyclopedia offers a supernatural host of legends, ballads, folk tales -- and more than enough hobgoblins and dragons to fill minds little or large. The entries are informative and scholarly without being stuffy. A good thing, too. Fairies like to play tricks on the serious." -- Time Magazine "What Briggs has done is to recover fairies from the nursery (and to a degree from formal literature and painting as well) and restore to them their diversity, complexity, and astonishingly subtle relationship with mortal men and women.... These stories are designed to awaken consciousness." -- Peter S. Prescott Newsweek "An Encyclopedia of Fairies is a work that is at once beguiling and trustworthy .... A valuable reference book and a most readable one." -- Richard M. Dorson "Dr. Briggs brings to her subject both a formidable background in folk scholarship and a lively pen. This absorbing, sensitive, and well-written book will be a valuable single-volume reference work in the study of folklore, mythology, and literature. Even for the general reader-browser, it is a treasure as sprightly and appealing as the fairies themselves." -- Southern Folklore Quarterly "Katharine Briggs is the magic mirror on the wall. Ask her what you will, but have a care of this wonderful book. Dip into it for two minutes and you'll be gone for an hour. No hour could be better spent." -- Richard Adams
TitleLeading
An
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
A complete guide to fairy lore from the Middle Ages to the present. Both an anthology of fairy tales and a reference work with essays about the fairy economy, food, sports, powers and more.
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- r***1 (177)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was exactly as described and arrived quickly. The only problem is a recurring one with this seller and other similar sellers - the book is poorly packaged in a plastic envelope and gets heavily bumped in shipping. I would like to see the books wrapped before shipment, but I understand this can't be done for cost reason. Luckily it isn't an expensive book, and I will continue to purchase basic books from this seller. A+++++
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- Jun 28, 2025
Beautiful book in excellent condition
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: friendsofokclibrary
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- d***0 (433)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem bought: Ocean Ramsey Shark book * Item value for the money 5/5 * Condition matching as advertised 5/5 * Quickly dispatched 5/5 * Arrived on time 5/5 * Shipping cost for this type of item 5/5 * Packaging quality for this item 5/5 * Seller recommendation 5/5 * Communication: NA (not needed as it arrived on time) * Comments: Ty for your business!!
- r***1 (177)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was exactly as described and arrived quickly. The only problem is a recurring one with this seller and other similar sellers - the book is poorly packaged in a plastic envelope and gets heavily bumped in shipping. I would like to see the books wrapped before shipment, but I understand this can't be done for cost reason. Luckily it isn't an expensive book, and I will continue to purchase basic books from this seller. A+++++
- p***m (274)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+ Highest Rating for this transaction. Nova Classic Volume 2 - Marvel / Paperback - condition & quality look really good, ALMOST NEW even better than described. Shipping was Fast (1 week) / packaging was thin mylar mailer, but no visible damage to book. Great price AND free shipping. I buy here often, and this transaction was flawless. 5 STARSNova Classic Volume 2, David A Kraft (#277215177308)