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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Jane Austen – The Complete Novels [Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Shorter Works] – First Folio Society Edition 1975
£185.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Complete Novels by Jane Austin, published by The Folio Society, London in 1975, in a seven volume set comprising: Emma, Northanger…
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Patrick Leigh Fermor – Mani [with] Roumeli – First Folio Society Edition 2017
£145.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Mani and Roumeli’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2017. Fine copies in like slipcase.
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Ford Madox Ford – Parade’s End – First Folio Society Edition 2001
£125.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Parade’s End’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2014. With 22 colour plates; pictorial blue cloth, backstrips lettered in silver, a…
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M.R. James – Collected Ghost Stories – First Folio Society Edition 2007
£125.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Collected Ghost Stories’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2007. A fine copy in like slipcase.
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Rudyard Kipling – Collected Short Stories – First Folio Society Edition 2005
£125.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Collected Short Stories by Rudyard Kipling, published by The Folio Society, London in 2005, in five volume set comprising Volume One: Plain…
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Richard Dana – Two Years Before The Mast – First Folio Society Edition 1986
£25.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Dana, published by The Folio Society, London in 1986, with an introduction by Mervyn Horder,…
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Tolstoi – Anna Karenina – First Folio Society Edition 1975
£95.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1975, translated and with introduction by Rosemary Edmonds, illustrated throughout…
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Harper Lee – To Kill A Mockingbird – First Folio Society Edition 1996
£95.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, published by The Folio Society, London in 1996, with introduction by Albert French and illustrations…
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Rudyard Kipling – Collected Stories – First Folio Society Edition 1991-1996
£95.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Collected Stories by Rudyard Kipling, published by The Folio Society, London 1991-1996, in a seven volume set comprising Just So Stories For…
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The Bronte Sisters – The Complete Novels – First Folio Society Edition 1991
£95.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Complete Novels by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte, published by The Folio Society, London in 1991, in a seven volume set…
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Kazuo Ishiguro – The Remains Of The Day – First Folio Society Edition 2007
£85.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Remains of the Day by Ishiguro Kazuo, published by The Folio Society, London in 2007, illustrated by Finn Campbell-Notman. A very…
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Tolstoy – War and Peace – First Folio Society Edition 1978
£85.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1978, translated and introduced by Rosemary Edmonds, with drawings…
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Geoffrey Household – Rogue Male – First Folio Society Edition 2013
£75.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Rogue Male’, published by The Folio Society, London in 2013. A fine copy in like slipcase.
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Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol – First Folio Society Edition 2003
£75.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published by The Folio Society, London in 2003, with illustrations by Michael Foreman. A near fine…
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Frances Hodgson Burnett – The Secret Garden – First Folio Society Edition 1986
£65.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, published by The Folio Society, London in 1986, with drawings by Dodie Masterman throughout. A…
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Karen Blixen – Out Of Africa – First Folio Society Edition 1980
£60.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Out Of Africa, by Karen Blixen, published by The Folio Society, London in 1980, with black and white lino-cut illustrations by Peter…
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