Gay, John. Fables. With upwards of One Hundred Embellishments. London, Printed for Booker, Whittaker, Rodwell, Martin and Whittingham (Chiswick Press), 1820. 12 x 7 cm. xii, 212 pages. Illustrated throughout. Contemporary full brwon calf. Gilt line decorations to boards. Gilt decorations and title on spine. Three raised bands. Marbled end papers. Very good condition. Some rubbing and bumping. Small piece of spine missing. Edges and end papers dust dulled. Inscription opposite half title page (‘Harriet ?. Vincent from her Papa on her leaving ? for Hurst Apr. 23 1845’). Occassional mild foxing. Internally bright and clean. A lovely little book.

Provenance: From the Library of Sir Alan Francis Brook, Field Marshal Alanbrooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke.

• Keywords: Classical & Old Literature · Literature
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 101241AB

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