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Fables of Aesop and Other Eminent Mythologists: with Morals and Reflexions. Two Volumes: V1 the Fifth Edition and V2 the Second Edition.
by L'Estrange, Sir Roger; Aesop
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Seller
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Northridge, California, United States
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About This Item
London: R. Sare, Et Al. Very Good-. 1708. Hardcover. Two volumes. Contemporary panelled calf, spine bands, gilt decor. V1 includes the engraving of L'Estrange, and after the preface, the engraving of Aesop among his animals. VI: Two blanks, Frontis, title page, preface, engraving, pp. 1-550; [1]ad, two blanks. Mild edgewear to boards, outer hinges cracked but holding, small losses to spine ends. Scattered foxing. V2: two blanks, title page, errata, "to the Reader", table, pp. 1-266, [6]pp books printed for Richard Sare. Similar condition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- curtis paul books inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46353
- Title
- Fables of Aesop and Other Eminent Mythologists: with Morals and Reflexions. Two Volumes: V1 the Fifth Edition and V2 the Second Edition.
- Author
- L'Estrange, Sir Roger; Aesop
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- R. Sare, Et Al
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1708
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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