Aesop's Fables

Ęsop; V. S. Vernon Jones; Arthur Rackham

Published by William Heinemann, London, 1912

About this Item

Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop; translated by V. S. Vernon Jones Illustrator: Arthur Rackham Publisher: William Heinemann, London Year: 1912 Edition: First Trade Edition Binding: Original publisher's pictorial cloth A superbly preserved first trade edition of Aesop's Fables, translated by V. S. Vernon Jones and beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham. This 1912 Heinemann edition is a timeless classic of illustrated literature, featuring 13 mounted color plates with tissue guards and numerous black-and-white vignettes. The book is bound in the original tan pictorial cloth, stamped in black and gilt with Rackham s signature style. The cloth covers show some signs of fading, with the spine slightly toned and the binding still very very tight. Internally, this copy is in pristine condition, with no foxing, annotations, or markings the pages remain exceptionally clean. The original tissue guard's presence adds to this edition's allure, as it has been carefully preserved alongside the beautiful color plates. A bookplate is on the front pastedown, but otherwise, this is an immaculate and well-preserved copy perfect for collectors and admirers of Rackham's work. This edition showcases the timeless wisdom of Aesop s fables with all the charm of Rackham s captivating illustrations, making it a beautiful and enduring addition to any collection. All Proceeds To Amnesty International. Seller Inventory # CAM2B42

Bibliographic Details

Title: Aesop's Fables

Publisher: William Heinemann, London

Publication Date: 1912

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition