From Glenn Books, ABAA, ILAB, Prairie Village, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 30 August 1999
About this Item
Covers with two sets of double-fillet gilt borders with corner rosettes. Between them a border of gilt grape leaves. Inner blind-stamped designs. Panelled spine with elaborate gilt designs. Inner dentelles, Old light purple endpapers. All edges gilt. Edges and joints just a bit scuffed, but firmly-bound. Verso of Contents page has a light smudge at top. Remainder of the book is quite crisp and clean. A total of 67 fables in two parts. Engraved head and tail piece vignettes. A charming, mellow volume. First edition was published in 1720. xx, 226pp. Size: 6 1/2" x 4". Seller Inventory # 013637
Bibliographic Details
Title: FABLES
Publisher: C. Whittingham, Chiswick Press, London
Publication Date: 1812
Binding: Full Red Morocco
Condition: Gentle Edge Wear.
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: Later Edition.
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