Duplicate decision #2670

The Orange Fairy Book

Approved Unique 95% confidence · llm:qwen3.5:9b

Why this decision was made

The candidate record is 'The Orange Fairy Book' while the possible match is 'The Red Fairy Book'. Although both are by Andrew Lang and share similar metadata structures, they are distinct volumes in the Fairy Books series (Orange vs. Red). The policy states that different volumes are distinct.

Index version: 2
Created: 2026-09-08 09:19 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-08 09:19 UTC

Incoming candidate

The Orange Fairy Book

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Candidate

Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Source identifier: Not provided
Gutenberg ID: Not provided
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_orange-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's eighteenth Fairy Book gathers thirty-three tales from diverse global traditions, including Jutland, Rhodesia, Uganda, and India. Edited for children, these stories soften savage elements while celebrating courage, cunning, and the universal nature of folklore.

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The Red Fairy Book

LitVox ID 1645

Public

Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 3cb1a940d36c

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Title similarity85%

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The Red Fairy Book

Local book #457

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-58fa88fe7cc423b1.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/andrew-lang_red-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's 'The Red Fairy Book' offers a vibrant collection of tales from diverse traditions, including Norse, French, and German sources. Featuring classics like 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' and the Norse saga of 'Sigurd,' this anthology blends enchanting magic with moral complexity. With vivid imagery and timeless themes of love, betrayal, and courage, it appeals to readers seeking rich, atmospheric storytelling that bridges folklore and fantasy.

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The Red Fairy Book

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-58fa88fe7cc423b1.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/andrew-lang_red-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's 'The Red Fairy Book' offers a vibrant collection of tales from diverse traditions, including Norse, French, and German sources. Featuring classics like 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' and the Norse saga of 'Sigurd,' this anthology blends enchanting magic with moral complexity. With vivid imagery and timeless themes of love, betrayal, and courage, it appeals to readers seeking rich, atmospheric storytelling that bridges folklore and fantasy.

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Title similarity85%

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The Blue Fairy Book

Local book #693

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-8e5cada59d46514e.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/andrew-lang_blue-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's classic Victorian collection brings to life timeless fairy tales of magic, adventure, and enchantment. Featuring beloved stories like Cinderella, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of folklore from around the world, perfect for readers seeking wonder and nostalgia.

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The Blue Fairy Book

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-8e5cada59d46514e.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/andrew-lang_blue-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's classic Victorian collection brings to life timeless fairy tales of magic, adventure, and enchantment. Featuring beloved stories like Cinderella, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of folklore from around the world, perfect for readers seeking wonder and nostalgia.

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The Violet Fairy Book

LitVox ID 1438

Public

Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: fd048248500c

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Title similarity78%

Author similarity100%

Local library

The Violet Fairy Book

Local book #667

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-a61949ede4a346af.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_violet-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's thirteenth volume in his Fairy Books series, *The Violet Fairy Book* collects thirty-five traditional tales translated from diverse languages including Romanian, Swahili, and Scandinavian folklore. Featuring magical landscapes, enchanted objects, and moral lessons, this collection offers children and adults a window into ancient myths where magic replaces science and beasts behave like humans. With a preface by Lang explaining the origins of these age-old stories, the book provides a rich tapestry of wonder, danger, and redemption.

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The Violet Fairy Book

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-a61949ede4a346af.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_violet-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's thirteenth volume in his Fairy Books series, *The Violet Fairy Book* collects thirty-five traditional tales translated from diverse languages including Romanian, Swahili, and Scandinavian folklore. Featuring magical landscapes, enchanted objects, and moral lessons, this collection offers children and adults a window into ancient myths where magic replaces science and beasts behave like humans. With a preface by Lang explaining the origins of these age-old stories, the book provides a rich tapestry of wonder, danger, and redemption.

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Title similarity78%

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The Yellow Fairy Book

Local book #1540

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-54101470407f8ee2.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_yellow-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's "The Yellow Fairy Book" is a Victorian-era anthology of classic folk and fairy tales collected from around the world. Offering timeless stories for children and lovers of folklore, this collection features translations of tales from Russian, German, French, and Icelandic traditions alongside original stories by authors like Hans Christian Andersen. With colorful illustrations and a preface debating the reality of fairies, the book presents a vibrant tapestry of magic, moral lessons, and adventure.

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Title similarity74%

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The Yellow Fairy Book

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-54101470407f8ee2.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_yellow-fairy-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's "The Yellow Fairy Book" is a Victorian-era anthology of classic folk and fairy tales collected from around the world. Offering timeless stories for children and lovers of folklore, this collection features translations of tales from Russian, German, French, and Icelandic traditions alongside original stories by authors like Hans Christian Andersen. With colorful illustrations and a preface debating the reality of fairies, the book presents a vibrant tapestry of magic, moral lessons, and adventure.

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Title similarity74%

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The Animal Story Book

Local book #940

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-5983f2f0533c347e.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_animal-story-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's eighth Fairy Book offers a delightful collection of 65 animal tales, blending folklore, history, and natural observation. From the clever tricks of monkeys to the tragic loyalty of dogs, these stories celebrate the intelligence and emotions of the animal kingdom with a warm, moralistic tone.

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The Animal Story Book

Local book #940

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Authors: Andrew Lang
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-5983f2f0533c347e.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/andrew-lang_animal-story-book.epub
Description: Andrew Lang's eighth Fairy Book offers a delightful collection of 65 animal tales, blending folklore, history, and natural observation. From the clever tricks of monkeys to the tragic loyalty of dogs, these stories celebrate the intelligence and emotions of the animal kingdom with a warm, moralistic tone.

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Title similarity67%

Author similarity100%

Manual review

Choose the operational outcome

Approval returns a blocked job to its queue. Confirming a duplicate prevents the job from progressing and keeps this evidence for audit.

Decision evidence

Title	85
Author	100
Language Agreement	None
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	False
Relationship	same_work_title_variant

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.95
Relationship	same_work_title_variant
Reason	The candidate record is 'The Orange Fairy Book' while the possible match is 'The Red Fairy Book'. Although both are by Andrew Lang and share similar metadata structures, they are distinct volumes in the Fairy Books series (Orange vs. Red). The policy states that different volumes are distinct.
Matched Fields	author, title_pattern
Conflicting Fields	title_original

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