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John Ogilby - The Fables of Æsop Paraphras'd in Verse - 1651
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John Ogilby - The Fables of Æsop Paraphras'd in Verse - 1651

I am selling this book in the original English language published in 1651 by Thomas Warren for Andrew Crook at the Green Dragon in St. Pauls Church-year, paraphrased in verse by John Ogilby (17-11-1600/04-09-1676). This is the first original edition, which includes the two initial plates. Additional drawings are missing. The book has been well preserved, with some annotations by previous librarians, with only signs of humidity, but clear and readable texts. The pages are numbered for plates estimated at around 360. Vintage full leather binding. Weight of the work 620 grams, with dimensions of cm. 22x16x2.5. This item is offered without a reserve price, please examine all the photos prior to bidding.

No. 98768717

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John Ogilby - The Fables of Æsop Paraphras'd in Verse - 1651

John Ogilby - The Fables of Æsop Paraphras'd in Verse - 1651

I am selling this book in the original English language published in 1651 by Thomas Warren for Andrew Crook at the Green Dragon in St. Pauls Church-year, paraphrased in verse by John Ogilby (17-11-1600/04-09-1676). This is the first original edition, which includes the two initial plates. Additional drawings are missing.

The book has been well preserved, with some annotations by previous librarians, with only signs of humidity, but clear and readable texts. The pages are numbered for plates estimated at around 360.
Vintage full leather binding.

Weight of the work 620 grams, with dimensions of cm. 22x16x2.5.

This item is offered without a reserve price, please examine all the photos prior to bidding.

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