Aesop - Fables - 1910





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Aesop's Fables, a hardback illustrated edition in English, First Edition Thus circa 1910, 152 pages, published by Frederick Warne & Co with 80 original illustrations.
Description from the seller
This is a first edition thus copy, of "Aesop's Fables", featuring 80 original illustrations. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Beautiful decorative Front Board
- Rare First Edition Thus copy
- 80 black & white illustrations
- Pages are generally straight - some age related marks
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are straight & bright - minor curling at the corners
- Spine is straight & bright
- Neat previous owner's name to Front Flyleaf
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SUMMARY
- The Fables Of Aesop
- Translated by Samuel Croxall
- Undated, Printed circa 1910, First Edition Thus
- Published by Frederick Warne & Co., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
This is a first edition thus copy, of "Aesop's Fables", featuring 80 original illustrations. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Beautiful decorative Front Board
- Rare First Edition Thus copy
- 80 black & white illustrations
- Pages are generally straight - some age related marks
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are straight & bright - minor curling at the corners
- Spine is straight & bright
- Neat previous owner's name to Front Flyleaf
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SUMMARY
- The Fables Of Aesop
- Translated by Samuel Croxall
- Undated, Printed circa 1910, First Edition Thus
- Published by Frederick Warne & Co., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.

