London: Vol. 1: J. Tonson and J. Watts. Vol. 2: J. and P. Knapton. , 1727, 1738. First Editions. Full Calf. Slipcase: Quarter Morocco. Two chemises: cloth. . Very Good. 4to. 26 by 20 cm. [14], 173, [9], 155 pp. Armorial bookplates of Bradby-Hall. Both volumes with considerable wear to calf binding, with some scratches, rubbing of joints, etc. Vol. 1 with some rippling of leaves, and scattered soiling, but never in our view disconcerting or problematic. Vol. 2 blank leaves in front and back chewed along edges. Also rippling and minor soil -- overall, other than blanks, a fresher looking volume than the first. Chemises with ribbon pulls. No issues with chemises. Slipcase has a few minor gouges on morocco, but overall solid, slipcase, and one with an attractive shelf presence. Gilt dating on the slipcase gives the date of the first volume erroneously as 1737, when in fact it was 1727.

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Bookseller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 007215
Title: Fables (Two Volumes)
Author: Gay, John
Format/Binding: Full Calf. Slipcase: Quarter Morocco. Two chemises: cloth.
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Editions
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Vol. 1: J. Tonson and J. Watts. Vol. 2: J. and P. Knapton.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1727, 1738
Bookseller catalogs: Children's Literature;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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