THE FABLES OF AESOP. Selected, told anew and their history traced by Joseph Jacobs.
AESOP. ; HEIGHWAY. RICHARD. Illustrates.
Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London. 1894, 1894
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FIRST HEIGHWAY EDITION, Large paper issue. One of only 100 copies issued. Large 8vo. (10.5 x 7.4 inches), With notes and an index. Beautifully illustrated throughout with over 100 fine engravings by Heighway. Tissue guard to the frontis. Some minor offsetting to the blank endpapers otherwise a fine and clean copy throughout. In the original publishers burgundy cloth binding with printed paper label to the spine. The spine is a bit faded but this is still a lovely copy of this scarce volume. With an attractive Art Nouveau bookplate of Christie Chetwynd Atkinson, decorated and illustrated with two women reading, by M.C. Fisher, dated 1902, on the front pastedown endpaper. --- More photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 11009
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Title: THE FABLES OF AESOP. Selected, told anew and...
Publisher: Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London. 1894
Publication Date: 1894
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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Fables of Aesop; Selected, Told Anew and Their History Traced By Joseph Jacobs
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MacMillan
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. (Juvenile literature, Juvenile Fiction, Fables, Fairy Tales) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # S03A-03061
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The Fables of Aesop Selected, Told Anew and Their History Traced By Joseph Jacobs
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The Macmillan Co., 1945
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Seller: Bibliodisia Books, IOBA, MWABA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Richard Heighway (illustrator). First Thus-early Printing. Publisher's red designer cloth. A beautiful edition with the advantage of having the history of each fable told by a noted folklorist. A clean, unmarked, tight copy. Seller Inventory # BN016975
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The fables of Aesop; selected, told anew, and their history traced, by Joseph Jacobs. Done into pictures by Richard Heighway. 1926 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 264. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 264. Seller Inventory # LB100158197621
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The fables of Aesop / selected, told anew and their history traced, by Joseph Jacobs. Done into pictures, by Richard Heighway. 1902 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 432. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1902 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 432. Seller Inventory # LB100158456869
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The Fables of Aesop, Selected, Told Anew and Their History Traced By Joseph Jacobs
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Macmillan, UK, 1915
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Seller: Lasting Words Ltd, Northampton, UK, United Kingdom
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Richard Heighway (illustrator). Ninth Edition. Reprint 9th Edition 1915. Every page is beautifully illustrated by Richard Heighway. Elaborate embossing to boards and spine. Book is very good and in bright condition. Gilt work slightly dulled on spine. Contents quite good. Pages age toned. More images can be taken upon request. Ref19091. Seller Inventory # 030394
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The fables of Aesop; selected, told anew, and their history traced, by Joseph Jacobs. Done into pictures by Richard Heighway. 1926 [leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 264, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264. Seller Inventory # LB1111024921611
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The Fables of Aesop, Selected, Told Anew and Their History Traced By Joseph Jacobs
Published by
Macmillan, London, 1894
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Berryville Old Book Shop, Berryville, VA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Richard Heighway (illustrator). First Edition. 222pp with b&w illustrations. No inscriptions. Leaves, all edges gilt, clean and bright throughout. Binding tight and firm. Boards clean and bright. Corners bumped and worn; top and bottom of spine noticably chipped; occasional light foxing to text; binding strong, but cracked at pages 65 and 160. A handsome copy, typical of Macmillan books. First Richard Heighway illustrated edition. Seller Inventory # 25251
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