Aesop's Fables in Rhyme for Little Philosophers

John Martin; Aesop

Published by John Martin's Book House, New York, 1924

About this Item

A charming copy of Aesop's classic fables, accompanied by striking illustrations by George Leonard Carlson. In the publisher's original illustrated cloth binding.With 91 pages of wood engraved illustrations and decorations by George Leonard Carlson, in his distinctive black-and-red silhouette-style. Collated, complete.There are 39 fables in this work, 15 of which are rewritten in verse to appeal to younger readers. Fables include: "The Stag at the Spring", "The Fox and the Grapes", "Sympathy", "The Field of Treasure", "Spilt Milk", "The Dog and his Shadow", "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Lion and the Mouse", "The Cock and the Fox", "The Miser", and "The Cat and the Mice", to name a few.George Leonard Carlson (1887 - 1962) was an accomplished illustrator and artist with a prestigious portfolio of works, perhaps the most famous being the dust jacket for Gone with the Wind. He is cited by Harlan Ellison as a "cartoonist of the absurd, on a par with Winsor McCay, Geo. McManus, Rube Goldberg or Bill Holman." In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Slight rubbing to boards, extremities and spine, resulting in minor loss to illustrations and cloth. Small hole at tail of spine. Small spot of discolouration at head of spine. The odd handling mark to boards. Small closed tear at joint of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned, but generally bright and clean otherwise. Previous owner's inscription to half-title, "To Joe, from Grandmother Bartley 1939". Minor offsetting to pages from illustrations. One or two handling marks, and the odd spot. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 962H14

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aesop's Fables in Rhyme for Little Philosophers
• Publisher: John Martin's Book House, New York
• Publication Date: 1924
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: George L. Carlson; W. Fletcher White
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
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  • Children's Illustrators