Fables by the late Mr. Gay. In two volumes
by Gay, John
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About This Item
London: C. Hitch and L. Hawes [et al.], 1757. 2 volumes in 1, 16mo, pp. 192; engraved frontispiece and 68 engraved plates; nice copy in contemporary full calf, red morocco label on gilt decorated spine, sprinkled edges. With the early ownership signature on the title page of Sarah Alston.
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28492
- Title
- Fables by the late Mr. Gay. In two volumes
- Author
- Gay, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- C. Hitch and L. Hawes [et al.]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1757
- Keywords
- Fables , , ,
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...