Charles Folkard - Aesop's Fables - 1927

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Aesop's Fables, illustrated by Charles Folkard, a hardback English edition of 209 pages, published in 1927 by A. & C. Black, illustrated edition with four tipped-in colour plates, in Good condition.

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This is a beautiful copy of "Aesop's Fables", featuring four tipped-in colour plates by Charles Folkard and numerous black & white illustrations. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Good overall condition
- Beautiful decorative Front Board & Spine
- 4 tipped-in colour plates
- Pages are generally straight - some age related marks
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are straight & bright
- Spine is straight but faded
- No names or inscriptions

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SUMMARY

- Aesop's Fables
- illustrated by Charles Folkard
- Printed 1927
- Published by A. & C. Black, 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

Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.

This is a beautiful copy of "Aesop's Fables", featuring four tipped-in colour plates by Charles Folkard and numerous black & white illustrations. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Good overall condition
- Beautiful decorative Front Board & Spine
- 4 tipped-in colour plates
- Pages are generally straight - some age related marks
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are straight & bright
- Spine is straight but faded
- No names or inscriptions

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

SUMMARY

- Aesop's Fables
- illustrated by Charles Folkard
- Printed 1927
- Published by A. & C. Black, London
- Hardback

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

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.

---- ---- ---- ---- ----

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

Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
Aesop's Fables
Series
Hans Andersen, Fairy tales, Grimm Fairy Tales
Author/ Illustrator
Charles Folkard
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1927
Height
19.5 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
14.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
A. & C. Black
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
209
United KingdomVerified
418
Objects sold
100%
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