Aesop The eagle & the fox & the fox & the eagle

Croxall, Samuel

Published by Gaberbocchus Press, London, 1949

About this Item

Presented and illustrated by Franciska Themerson. 400 numbered copies (of which this is 211) hand printed on hand made paper, numbered and adorned with a true signature of the artist and a counterfeit signature of Aesop. Published at the price of 21/- net. ''This is your special gift for the ambassador of any country, or for a friend who is a member of the Foreign Office. To tell the truth, only half of the book, The Fox & the Eagle was written by Aesop. The other half, The Eagle & the Fox, is the same story semantically reversed. All followed by an Application which to any dignitary connected with international relations should be gracefully presented.'' Gaberbocchus Press catalogue. Item 1. One of only two publications hand printed at the Press.Covers slightly aged toned otherwise a firm, clean copy in the original embossed illustrated cream cover illustrated and lettered in red with a small drawing by Franciska appended to her signature. This copy is distinguished by a dedication by Francis Meynell's widow, Bay, dated November 1981 to Max (Max Reinhardt of the Bodlley Head) with 'much affection' on the publication of the History of the Nonesuch Press. Meynell admired the work of the Gaberbocchus Press. This copy was presumably in his library. Uncommon in any condition. Seller Inventory # 007525

Bibliographic Details

Title: Aesop The eagle & the fox & the fox & the ...

Publisher: Gaberbocchus Press, London

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Original Wraps

Illustrator: Franciska Themerson

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued)

Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: 1st Edition