FABLES by John Gay, with a Life of the Author and embellished with seventy plates
by Gay, John
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: John Stockdale, 1793. Full Calf. Very Good. Blake, William et al (engravings of). Two volumes, 19thC polished calf, both uniformly rebacked with new leather spines. Scattered moderate foxing , largely confined to prelims and rears, not affecting textblock or engravings. ith engraveings by William Blake.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010461
- Title
- FABLES by John Gay, with a Life of the Author and embellished with seventy plates
- Author
- Gay, John
- Illustrator
- Blake, William et al (engravings of)
- Format/Binding
- Full Calf
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Stockdale
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1793
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- ABAA-BOSTON ,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
returns within 10 days of purchase
About the Seller
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Salisbury, Connecticut
About Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
19thC cottage surrounded by gardens in small CT village in foothills of Berkshires. 2 hr drive from Manhattan, 2:45 from Boston. Open Sat 11-5 and Sun 12-4, and by chance or appointment M- F. We are usually here weekdays but please call ahead to confirm. Curated general selection 6000 titles, emphasis on architetcure/design, landscape/gardening, arts, photography, illustrated, American literature, Litchfield County, fine bindings, decorative arts.
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Rebacked
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- New
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