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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a comprehensive collection of fables penned by Aesop and other fabulists, offering a captivating blend of entertainment and wisdom. Fables have been a timeless literary form, employed by storytellers for centuries to impart moral lessons through engaging narratives featuring talking animals and personified objects. This rich collection delves into the origins of fables, tracing their evolution from ancient Greece to their widespread adoption in various cultures. The author explores the significance of fables as a means of social commentary, highlighting their ability to critique societal norms, expose human folly, and promote ethical conduct. By examining the timeless appeal of fables, this book underscores their enduring relevance in shaping human understanding and behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Title: Select Fables of Esop and Other Fabulists. In Three Books - 1761 First Edition - John Baskerville - Complete with Engraved Plates Author: Aesop; Robert Dodsley Publisher: Birmingham: Printed by John Baskerville, for R. and J. Dodsley in Pall Mall, London Publication date: 1761 Edition: First edition Binding: Contemporary full calf leather, hardcover Condition: Good Description: An important and scarce first edition of Select Fables of Esop and Other Fabulists, published in Birmingham in 1761 by the celebrated printer and typographer John Baskerville for R. and J. Dodsley of Pall Mall, London. A highly desirable eighteenth-century edition of Aesop's fables, collected, translated and partly written by Robert Dodsley (1704-1764), the influential English writer, publisher and bookseller. The work is arranged in three books and includes traditional fables attributed to Aesop alongside adaptations, translations and original compositions by Dodsley and other writers. It also contains an account of the life of Aesop and Dodsley's important introductory essay examining the nature, literary qualities and moral purpose of fables. Of particular bibliographical significance, this was the first publication from John Baskerville's celebrated Birmingham press to incorporate illustrations, making it an important milestone in the history of eighteenth-century English printing. John Baskerville (1706-1775) is recognised as one of the most influential printers and typographers of his age. His innovations in typography, paper manufacture, printing techniques and book design helped establish new standards of elegance and clarity in printed books. The typeface bearing his name remains internationally recognised. Illustrations and completeness: Complete volume with all pages present. All 15 additional engraved plates are present, together with the finely executed illustrations incorporated into the text. The illustrations depict scenes from the fables and demonstrate the high standards of eighteenth-century book illustration. The engraved plates are particularly attractive, displaying fine detail, strong impressions and excellent contrast. Binding and condition: Contemporary full calf leather binding, retaining the original boards with double gilt borders and a spine incorporating raised bands and gilt decoration. The original boards remain firmly attached, and the binding is exceptionally tight and secure. The text block is firm and complete, with no loose pages. The exterior exhibits considerable age-related wear, including rubbing, scuffing and surface deterioration to the leather, particularly along the spine, raised bands and board extremities. Much of the original gilt decoration to the spine has worn away, although the original structure and decorative features remain clearly identifiable. Despite this external wear, the binding remains exceptionally sound. Internally, the main text block is remarkably clean and bright, with no evidence of foxing, spotting or age-related toning. The printed text is crisp, clear and exceptionally well preserved for a volume published in 1761. Some preliminary leaves display minor marginal wear, irregular edges and age-related discolouration, as illustrated in the accompanying photographs. The engraved illustrations are well preserved, with excellent definition and contrast. The contrast between the heavily worn contemporary leather exterior and the exceptionally clean, tightly bound interior is a particularly appealing feature of this copy. An authentic and increasingly collectable example of eighteenth-century English printing, combining the literary importance of Aesop and Robert Dodsley with the distinguished typographical legacy of John Baskerville. A desirable addition to collections of early English printing, illustrated eighteenth-century books, classical fables and antiquarian literature.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Baskerville book to be issued with illustrations and first Baskerville edition of Aesop's fables. Translated by Robert Dodsley, along with modern fables and original tales by Dodsley. Copperplate engravings, consisting of 16 plates, title page vignette, and in-text illustrations. Bound by Root & Son (stamp-signed on front free endpaper) in full red straight-grain leather, likely goatskin, over boards, covers gilt with single-line fillet frame, spine with five raised bands and gilt in compartments with central pomegranate tool, gilt turn-ins and board edges, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. 7 x 4.75 inches; [2], iii, [1], lxxviii, 204, [28] pages (with misnumeration as noted in Gaskell), [16] leaves of plates. From the collection of Arthur Williams Hall (1873-1952) of Massachusetts, bibliophile and manufacturer of laboratory equipment, with his acquisition notes on verso of front free endpaper; thence by descent through three generations. Yellow ribbon marker separated and laid in. Binding with mild soiling, edgewear, and sunning to spine; interior with repair to one leaf and scattered spotting in the margins. Very Good. This edition is noted not only for the quality of the Baskerville production, but also for Dodsley's editorial choices, including the personality-filled speech patterns of the animal characters. Reference: Gaskell, P. John Baskerville, 14.…

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Leather. Zustand: Fine. A beautifully bound copy of Robert Dodsley's edition of Aesop's fables, accompanied with charming wood engravings and bound in a quarter morocco with patterned cloth boards and a uniform cloth chemise and slipcase. A new edition.Illustrated with a monochrome wood engraved frontispiece, and numerous wood engraved vignettes.Bound by Eric Sweet, a keen collector of private press and fables. He studied at the Brighton College of Art, before moving to London to work as a letteringartist and typographer for advertising agencies, later becoming the head ofBirmingham School of Printing. Sweet's bindings are unique and striking, reflecting the topics of the volumes in distinctivestyle.A charming collection of fables credited to Aesop, a Greek storyteller and fabulist whose tales were characterised by the anthropomorphic animal characters. This collection is separated into three 'books' and edited with an account of the life of Aesop by Robert Dodsley.Dodley's edition was notable as the animals spoke in character, such as the lion speaking in a royal manner, adding personality to the creatures. His addition also included fables from ancient sources and new stories written by himself and other notable writers.Bound in a lovely modern quarter morocco with patterned cloth to the boards, and with a uniform cloth chemise and slipcase. Blanks and endpapers renewed. Bound in modern quarter morroco, and patterned cloth to the boards, with endpapers and blanks renewed, with a uniform cloth chemise and slipcase. Externally lovely. The chemise is lovely, and the slipcase is very smart with slight spotting to the head. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright washed pages. Fine. None stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Zustand: Good. Robert Dodsley's edition of the fables of Aesop, and other fabulists, a scarce Irish edition. In a custom paper chemise which is in a near fine condition.Half-title is present.Including a life of Aesop.An anthology of the fables of Aesop, alongside a selection from other fabulists, a scarce Irish edition of Dodsley's edition, including a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine fables.Aesop's Fables is a selection of fables, generally attributed to the Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, who lived around 620 BCE-564 BCE. The fables are moral tales that guide in religious and secular aspects of life, following adventures of many different creatures.Edited by Robert Dodsley, a leading publisher and bookseller of the eighteenth century. In a contemporary calf binding. Externally, generally, smart, with loss to the tail of the front board. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Minor marks to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Ink to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Paper chemise is in a near fine condition, with a small amount of loss. Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Zustand: Good. An impressively illustrated Robert Dodsley edition of Aesop's fables, published by Baskerville, and charmingly illustrated with plates throughout. An early Dodsley edition, published by Baskerville. The first Dodsley edition was published in 1761. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, vignette illustration to title page, vignettes throughout, and fifteen plates. Collated complete. A charming collection of fables credited to Aesop, a Greek storyteller and fabulist whose tales were characterised by the anthropomorphic animal characters. This collection is separated into three 'books' and edited with an account of the life of Aesop by Robert Dodsley. ESTC T84993 a-e8, B-O8, P4. Collated, complete. With the bookplate of Harman to the front pastedown, and a further bookplate to front free endpaper. Dodley's edition was notable as the animals spoke in character, such as the lion speaking in a royal manner, adding personality to the creatures. His addition also included fables from ancient sources and new stories written by himself and other notable writers. This edition is also notable for being printed by Baskerville, a printer known for inventing wove paper and his renowned typeface. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Board perimeters and joints rubbed. Losses to spine label. Front joint starting and a touch tenderly held by cords only. Rear joint head starting, but board firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with foxing throughout. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. A smart set of three different editions of Aesop's 'Fables', edited by Robert Dodsley, smartly bound copies. A striking set of three different editions of Robert Dodsley's 'Select Fables', collecting together the fables of Aesop, and other fabulists.Held together in a custom cloth slipcase, and a custom cloth chemise to each volume, an unsigned binding by Eric Sweet. Chemises are in a very good condition, slipcase in a very good indeed condition.Aesop's Fables is a selection of fables, generally attributed to the Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, who lived around 620 BCE-564 BCE. The fables are moral tales that guide in religious and secular aspects of life, following adventures of many different creatures.Edited by Robert Dodsley, a leading bookseller and publisher of the eighteenth century.This set contains:'Select Fables of Aesop and Other Fabulists', published by William Osborne & J. & H. Mozley in London. Undated, dated c1788 from Jisc, from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and a head-piece to each fable, a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine. Strikingly bound in a contemporary crushed morocco binding with gilt decoration to the boards and spine, an unsigned binding. Engraved in imitation of Bewick.'Select Fables of Esop and Other Fabulists', published by Henry Mozley in Gainsborough in 1813. Illustrated with an engraved title, and a head-piece to each fable, a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine. Collated, bound without the frontispiece.'Select Fables of Esop and Other Fabulists', published by C. and J. Rivington, Longman, Hurst and Co, et al, in London in 1824. illustrated with an engraved title, and a head-piece to each fable, a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine. Twelve pages of adverts to the rear, dated July 1831. A striking unsigned binding by Eric Sweet.Bound by Eric Sweet, a keen collector of private press and fables. He studied at the Brighton College of Art, before moving to London to work as a lettering artist and typographer for advertising agencies, later becoming the head of Birmingham School of Printing. Sweet's bindings are unique and striking, reflecting the topics of the volumes in distinctive style. c1788 edition is in a full crushed morocco binding, 1813 edition is in a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers, and the 1824 edition is in a modern quarter crushed morocco with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers, in a custom cloth slipcase, and a custom chemise for each volume. Externally, smart, the 1824 edition is fine externally. Very light rubbing to the c1788 ed. Light spots to the 1813 edition. Bookplate to the front paste down of the c1788 edition. Internally, firmly bound. c1788 and 1813 are age-toned with scattered spots, 1824 is bright and clean, with only a few scattered spots. Faded ink inscription to the title page of the 1824 edition. Repair to the title page of the 1813 edition, lacking the frontispiece. Chemises are a little spotted, in a very good condition. Slipcase is a little faded to the head, with light rubbing and marks, in a very good indeed condition. Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Robert Dodsley's edition of the fables of Aesop, and other eminent fabulists, illustrated with engraved head-pieces to each fable. In a custom cloth clamshell, in a fine condition.An anthology of the fables of Aesop, alongside a selection from other fabulists.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and an engraved head-piece to each fable, including a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine head-pieces.Edited by Robert Dodsley, a leading bookseller and publisher of the eighteenth century. In a full contemporary tree calf binding, in a custom cloth clamshell. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of wear to the front board. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Closed tear to page 77/78. Clamshell is in a fine condition. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

hardcover. Zustand: good. Small 8vo, [4], lxxvii, 204 pages + 28 page index. Copper engraved frontispiece, and engraved vignette on the title page. 17 full-page copper engravings and 5 half-page illustrations. Contemporary leather boards, well rubbed and crackled, with early re-backing in similar brown calf with morocco spine label, front cover neatly reattached. Birmingham: Printed by John Baskerville, for R. and J.Dodsley 1761. Scattered foxing and early previous owner's name on title page. The first of Baskerville's books to be issued with illustrations.…

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Vellum. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. A strikingly bound quarter vellum edition of Robert Dodsley's Aesop's 'Fables', an illustrated edition. Strikingly bound in a quarter vellum binding with paper to the boards with renewed endpapers, bound by Eric Sweet in November 1994, in a custom cloth slipcase and custom cloth chemise. Slipcase and chemise are both in a fine condition.An anthology of the fables of Aesop, alongside a selection from other fabulists.Illustrated with an engraved title, and an engraved head-piece to each fable, including a total of one-hundred and fifty-nine head-pieces.Collated, bound without the frontispiece.Aesop's Fables is a selection of fables, generally attributed to the Ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, who lived around 620 BCE-564 BCE. The fables are moral tales that guide in religious and secular aspects of life, following adventures of many different creatures.Edited by Robert Dodsley, a leading bookseller and publisher of the eighteenth century.Bound by Eric Sweet, a keen collector of private press and fables. He studied at the Brighton College of Art, before moving to London to work as a lettering artist and typographer for advertising agencies, later becoming the head of Birmingham School of Printing. Sweet's bindings are unique and striking, reflecting the topics of the volumes in distinctive style. In a quarter vellum binding with paper to the boards with renewed endpapers, bound by Eric Sweet, in a custom cloth slipcase and custom cloth chemise.Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots and handling marks. Bound without the frontispiece. Ink to page 2. Title page has been repaired. Slipcase and chemise are both in a fine condition. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…