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Fables, of Aesop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflexions
by L’ESTRANGE, Sir Roger
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- Hardcover
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1692 Aesop's Fables 1st ed AESOP English Folklore Estrange Mythology Barlandus
"A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him."
― Aesop, Aesop's Fables
Aesop's fables have been printed for centuries and include some of the most famous fables and tales of all time. Originating sometime in the 6th- to 7th-century BC, these tales have appeared in popular culture for well over 2000 years in the form of books, plays, songs, and visual media.
This rare, 1692 first edition printing of fables includes famous tales by Aesop, Barlandus, Avianus, Abstemius, and Poggius edited by Roger L'Estrange. According to Muir, this edition is thought to the first appearance of l'Estrange's fables in English! Perhaps the DNB's note on this work is the most telling:
"Simple and somewhat racy in style, L Estrange s edition was continuously reprinted, helping to popularize both Aesop and the genre of fables among children. The most extensive collection of fables in existence, this compilation also includes a biography of Aesop."
Item number: #25577
Price: $950
L'ESTRANGE, Sir Roger
Fables, of Aesop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflexions
London: printed for R. Sare, T. Sawbridge, B. Took, M. Gillyflower, A. & J. Churchil, and J. Hindmarsh, 1692. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [10], 28, 480 (i.e., 476), [8]
o 2 engraved plates
· References: Wing A 706; Muir 24
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~12.75in X 8in (32.5cm x 20cm)
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- Title
- Fables, of Aesop and other eminent mythologists: with morals and reflexions
- Author
- L’ESTRANGE, Sir Roger
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for R. Sare, T. Sawbridge, B. Took, M. Gillyflower, A. & J. Churchil, and J. Hindmarsh
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1692
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1692 Aesop’s Fables 1st ed AESOP English Folklore Estrange Mythology Barlandus, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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