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Fables by the Late Mr. John Gay (Limited edition of 1,950 copies, signed by illustrator)
by GAY, John (author); TYLER, Gillian Lewis (illustrations)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0876360029
- ISBN 13
- 9780876360026
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. 0876360029 . A limited edition of a series of fables written in verse by the English playwright and poet John Gay (1685-1732). The fables are accompanied by the wood-engraved illustrations of Gillian Lewis Tyler, who has signed the limitation page at rear of book. Stated limitation of 1,950 copies, unspecified copy number. Includes a preface by Peter A. Tasch. --- A very well-made book, in tan paper-covered boards with Tyler illustrations to covers; backed in reddish-brown cloth with titling on tan spine label & TEG (top edge gilt). Volume housed in heavy-duty tan paper-covered slipcase with titling and Tyler artwork to one panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy with a couple of faint scratch to covers, else lacking apparent damages. Slipcase also in great shape but with a couple of tiny scuff marks to front panel. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.) ; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; xix, 234, [4] pages; Signed by Illustrator .
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- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 88319
- Title
- Fables by the Late Mr. John Gay (Limited edition of 1,950 copies, signed by illustrator)
- Author
- GAY, John (author); TYLER, Gillian Lewis (illustrations)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0876360029
- ISBN 13
- 9780876360026
- Publisher
- Imprint Society
- Place of Publication
- Barre, Massachusetts
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- 0876360029
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Bluebird Books is the bookselling business of Eric Mayer, operating from my base in Littleton, Colorado. I specialize in classic fiction and literature, books on birds and natural history, railroadiana, biography, history and many other genres. Bluebird Books features publications by the Modern Library and Everyman's Library. I offer free shipping on books shipped within the US via USPS Media Mail. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: I recommend that you use Biblio.com for your international orders because they have formed a partnership with Asendia to allow for much more affordable shipping on parcels weighing under 5 lb. (about 2.26 kg).
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