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Lot 139

Sale 2586 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Sep 30, 2016 6:00AM ET
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(Early English Impr...


(Early English Imprints). Gay, (John) Fables. London: J. Tonson and J. Watts; J. and P. Knapton, 1733 - 1738.
2 vols. "Fourth Edition" of vol. 1; first edition of vol 2. 8vo, contemporary blind paneled calf, occasionally scuffed, extremities a little rubbed. Title vignettes, engraved frontispiece in vol 2., 51 text engravings in vol. 1, 16 engraved plates in vol. 2. Moderate foxing to endpapers and blanks, other light scattered foxing. Armorial bookplates on pastedowns.

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