The Folio Society is a renowned London-based publisher celebrated for producing beautifully crafted, collectible editions of classic and contemporary literature. Founded in 1947, it has earned a global reputation for its commitment to exceptional design, typography, illustration, and binding. Each book is carefully curated to provide readers with not just a literary experience, but a visual and tactile one as well.
What sets the Folio Society apart is its dedication to quality. Books are printed on premium paper, bound in cloth or leather, and often housed in sturdy slipcases. Many editions feature original artwork commissioned from leading illustrators, adding a unique visual dimension to beloved works. From literary classics like Pride and Prejudice and 1984, to modern masterpieces and non-fiction titles, Folio Society editions are prized by collectors and readers alike.
The Folio Society’s mission is to celebrate the art of the book and preserve literary treasures in beautifully designed formats. Each edition is thoughtfully introduced by experts or renowned authors, enhancing the reader’s understanding and appreciation of the text. Whether you’re a passionate bibliophile or seeking a meaningful literary gift, a Folio Society book offers elegance, durability, and timeless appeal.
The Folio Society’s website offers an extensive catalogue, allowing readers to explore and purchase these fine editions from anywhere in the world. Limited editions, often bound in leather and signed by artists or authors, are also available for collectors seeking something truly special.
For anyone who values literary heritage and exquisite craftsmanship, the Society stands as a beacon of quality and tradition in modern publishing. Explore their beautifully made books and discover why the Folio Society continues to enchant generations of readers.
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Edith Sitwell – English Eccentrics – First Folio Edition 1994
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of English Eccentrics by Edith Sitwell, published by The Folio Society, London in 1994, with an introduction by Mervyn Horder, illustrated by Roland…
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Walter Scott – Waverley – First Folio Edition 2011
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Waverley’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2011. Fine copy in like slipcase.
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James Joyce – Dubliners – First Folio Edition 2003
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Dubliners’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2003. Fine copy in like slipcase.
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Nancy Mitford – Love In A Cold Climate – First Folio Edition 1992
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Love In A Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford, published by The Folio Society, London in 1992, introduced by Pauline Tennant, illustrated by…
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Boris Pasternak – Doctor Zhivago – First Folio Edition 1997
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, published by The Folio Society, London in 1997, with introduction by Yevgeny Yevtushenko, translated from the Russian…
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W.B. Yeats – Irish Fairy and Folk Tales – First Folio Edition 2007
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by W.B. Yeats, published by The Folio Society, London in 2007, with forward by Paul Muldoon, illustrations…
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Flora Thompson – Lark Rise – First Folio Edition 1979
£45.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Lark Rise by Flora Thompson, published by The Folio Society, London in 1979, introduced by Sir Hugh Casson. A near fine book…
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Nikolaus Pevsner – The Cathedrals Of England – First Folio Edition 1990
£40.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Cathedrals of England by Nikolaus Pevsner and Priscilla Metcalf, with additional contributions by Various Hands, prefaces by Gavin Stamp, published by…
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Richard Hughes – A High Wind In Jamaica – First Folio Edition 2005
£40.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘A High Wind in Jamaica’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2005. A fine copy in like slipcase.
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Roger Hudson – London: Portrait of a City – First Folio Edition 1998
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of London: A Portrait, published by The Folio Society, London in 1998. A fine copy in like slipcase.
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Thomas Hardy – The Wessex Tales – First Folio Edition 1987
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1987, with introduction by Robert Gittings, wood engravings by Peter…
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Roger Hudson – Coleridge Among the Lakes & Mountains – First Folio Edition 1991
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Coleridge Among the Lakes & Mountains, selected and edited by Roger Hudson, published by The Folio Society, London in 1991, illustrated throughout….
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George Bull – Venice – The Most Triumphant City – First Folio Edition 1980
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Venice – The Most Triumphant City by George Bull, published by The Folio Society, London in 1980, illustrated throughout. A very fine…
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Felice Harcourt – Escape From The Terror – First Folio Edition 1979
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Escape From The Terror – The Journal of Madame de la Tour du Pin, edited and translated by Felice Harcourt, published by…
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A.L. Rowse – A Man Of Singular Virtue – First Folio Edition 1980
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of A Man of Singular Virtue, published by The Folio Society, London in 1980, selected, edited and introduced by A.L. Rowse. A very…
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Robert Louis Stevenson – Kidnapped – First Folio Edition 1987
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by The Folio Society, London in 1987, with drawings by Annie Newnham throughout. A very fine…
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