The Fables of Aesope and Other Eminent Mythologists.
London. c. 1694. Early Printing. Illustrated with a frontis Depicting Aesope surrounded by animal characters. Tall 4to. Bound by Richmond in full, elaborately blind embossed calfskin. Guilt-tool ornamental devices to front and rear covers. Raised bands and guilt titles to spine. Marbled endsheets.
Wing A-706: Hodnett-Aesope in England, 63.
This copy; lacks title page, ad leaf @ pg.38 and portrait of L'Estange. Spine heal lacking with lacquered repared. Corners bumped. Covers mildly rubbed. Else, a Very Good, sound copy.
Item #8748
Price: $600.00
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