The Fables of Aesop with a Life of the Author. Illustrated with One Hundred and Eleven Engravings from Original Designs by Herrick. First Edition, 1865, Near Fine
by Aesop
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Lincoln, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Hurd, 1865 New York: Hurd and Houghton, 1865. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Illustrated with 111 engravings from original designs by Herrick . First edition thus. 12mo. green and gilt boards with period yellow end papers, 311 pp. All edges gilt, very ornate binding with animals and decorations all in blind-stamped gilt, very attractive and conditionally near fine. Date on title page matches date of copyright, true first printing thus.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Moose
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023496
- Title
- The Fables of Aesop with a Life of the Author. Illustrated with One Hundred and Eleven Engravings from Original Designs by Herrick. First Edition, 1865, Near Fine
- Author
- Aesop
- Format/Binding
- No Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hurd
- Date Published
- 1865
- Keywords
- Green
- Bookseller catalogs
- Childrens Illustrated;
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