Fables Selected From The Works of Northcote, Bewick And Others
by Northcote, James, Bewick, Thomas, And Others
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Some intermittent toning, a damp stain lightly affects the last few leaves else a very good copy of a lovely 19th century book o
- Seller
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Wilmington, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alexander V. Blake, 1843. First Edition. Hardcover. Some intermittent toning, a damp stain lightly affects the last few leaves else a very good copy of a lovely 19th century book of fables. 16mo; pp; vi, (vii), 8-251; "embellished with numerous engravings on wood"; black cloth boards decorated in blind, spine decorated and lettered in gilt;. One hundred fourteen brief fables, each with an application, Quite entertaining.
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- Bookseller
- Austin's Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18517
- Title
- Fables Selected From The Works of Northcote, Bewick And Others
- Author
- Northcote, James, Bewick, Thomas, And Others
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Some intermittent toning, a damp stain lightly affects the last few leaves else a very good copy of a lovely 19th century book o
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alexander V. Blake
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1843
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Austin's Antiquarian Books
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Wilmington, Vermont
About Austin's Antiquarian Books
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