Description: Click here to see our other books! Fables John Gay 1793 John Stockdale : London 9.5" by 6" 176pp SUMMARY An early edition of John Gay's influential 'Fables', a nicely illustrated editions with some plates engraved by William Blake. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION First Stockdale edition later issue, with a short "s" throughout.A collection of the fables of John Gay, with seventeen fables in this volume.Illustrated with sixteen plates and an engraved title page.Fables in this volume include 'The Dog and the Fox', 'The Vulture, the Sparrow, and Other Birds', 'The Baboon and the Poultry', 'The Ant in Office', 'The Bear in a Boat', and more.Gay originally wrote fables for Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland, in 1727, and despite writing them for a royal, he wrote about the vanities of court honours.This edition is notable for including engravings by William Blake, a Romantic poet and painter, a seminal figure of the era. He wrote prophetic works, though he was largely unrecognised during his lifetime.Volume II only of a total of two volumes, lacking Volume I.Bookplate to the front paste down. CONDITION In a half straight grain morocco binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing go the boards and raised bands. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards, including a faint tide mark to the rear board. A very small patch of loss of paper to the front joint. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: John Stockdale
Author: John Gay
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: William Blake
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1793
Country/Region of Manufacture: London