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1963RO30326770Del Duca. 1963. In-Folio. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Non paginé. Environ 30 pages augmentées de nombreuses illustrations en couleurs dans et hors texte. Page de titre et frontispice illustrés en couleurs. Un accroc au dos.. . . . Classification Dewey : 398.2-Conte populaire
200027913New York: Chronicle 2000. Hardcover. Fine. Pinkney Jerry. Later printing after Chronicle took the title over from SeaStar. 4to picture book paper-covered boards with Jerry Pinkney's dreamy water color illustrations and signed by the artist on the title page. 88pp. Fine in fine unclipped dj no previous owner's marks. Chronicle hardcover
1920BOOKS065531INew York: Frederick A. Stokes. Nearly fine copy in the original gilt-decorated cloth. 1920. 1st. hardcover. 8vo 236 pp. Bound in red cloth stamped in gold; top edge gilt. With wood-engraved illustrations apparently from older editions. No date but circa 1920. Nice clean and tight copy. . Frederick A. Stokes hardcover
1932BOOKS009911INew York: Cheshire House. Fine copy in very good slipcase. 1932. 1st thus. hardcover. 8vo 138 pp. Limited to 1200 numbered copies printed by Richard W. Ellis . Cheshire House hardcover
1988WRCLIT81925Mount Vernon: A. Colish Inc. 1988. Narrow quarto. Decorated paper over boards gilt spine label. Woodcuts printed in red. Fine without dust jacket. First printing in this format. Introduction by Kit Currie. One of 1500 copies printed in Centaur and Narrow Bembo italic types on Strathmore paper after a design by Jerry Kelly. A. Colish, Inc. hardcover books
1989281885New York: Abrams 1989. First. hardcover. fine/fine. Introduction by Everett Fahy. Fables Translated from the Greek by Bernard McTigue. Illustrated throughout with 151 color facsimiles. 175pp. Slim square 4to gilt- stamped navy blue cloth d.w. New York: Abrams 1989. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper inscribed by Fahy on the title page.<br/><br/> Reproductions of the elegantly-illuminated 15th century Florentine manuscript traced to the library of Lorenzo de Medici's son Piero.<br/><br/> Abrams unknown books
1991032669David R. Godine 1991. First edition. 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket. 4to unpaginated Signed by author/Illustrator on title page " Barbara McClintock Nov. 5 2006." Includes a notice concerning a Lecture given by Ms. McClintock in Beverly Hills. The book and DJ are in very good condition with very slight shelf wear. Interior is clean and tight. Profusely illustrated. Pictures available upon request. "Nine timeless fables first told by the Greek Aesop selected adapted and illustrated by Barbara McClintock. This read-aloud collection includes such familiar tale as The Fox and the Grapes and The Crow and the Peacocks." Blue spine/Black-Red text. . Signed. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by McClintock Barbara. 4to. Childrens. David R. Godine Hardcover
199752913Seattle: University of Washington Press 1997. Fine in near fine jacket. First edition thus re-issued with five new images of this beautifully illustrated take on Aesop's classic fables featuring stunning pen-and-ink illustrations by Lawrence "one of America's most celebrated artists." This book was originally published in 1970 and fell out of print before being redesigned for this new edition which features five additional illustrations by Lawrence. 10'' x 8''. Original black cloth stamping to front board lettered in red to spine. In original pictorial jacket. Grey endpapers. Illustrated throughout in black and white. 56 pages. Jacket with touch of edgewear and rubbing faintest toning to top edge of front panel. Interior fresh and bright. University of Washington Press unknown
1975736095310Avenel 1975. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Binding is lightly shaken; Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Avenel hardcover
1998893T8London: The Folio Society 1998. Cloth. Fine. 10" by 7.5". Edward J. Detmold. A very smart copy of this beautifully illustrated collection of fables from Aesop published by The Folio Society. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece twenty-two colour plates and many in-text images. Collated complete. A collection of fables from Greek fabulist and storyteller Aesop who is now credited with a number of writings. Many of the tales are characterised by anthropomorphic animal characters. This collection includes: the hare and the tortoise the monkeys and their mother the vain jackdaw the geese and the cranes the eagle and his captor and many others. Illustrated by Edward Julius Detmold a prolific Victorian and early twentieth-century book illustrator known for his work with his twin brother Charles Maurice Detmold. In the original pictorial cloth binding. Externally excellent. Original paper covered slip case is also excellent. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine The Folio Society hardcover
1967963H3London: Paul Hamlyn 1967. Cloth. Near Fine. 12" by 10.5". Alice Provensen; Martin Provensen . A scarce edition of Aesop's Fables adapted by Louis Untermeyer featuring the Provensens' distinctive and vibrant illustrations In the publisher's original cloth binding with pictorial paper affixed.This copy is the second impression of this work.This edition features a richly illustrated retelling of Aesop's classic fables. Titles inlude:"The Boy Who Cried Wolf" "The Fox and the Grapes" "The Tortoise and the Hare" The Lion and the Mouse" "the Fox and the Stork" and many more each accompanied by the Provensens' distinctive illustrationsAesop was a storyteller who is thought to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. He is best known for his collection of fables featuring anthropomorphic animals that illustrate moral lessons of honesty wisdom and kindness. These fables have become enduring classics continuing to be shared with generation after generation. in the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally very smart. Slight discolouration to spine. Rubbing to rear pictorial board resulting in slight loss to paper. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine Paul Hamlyn hardcover
19342251197Madrid.: Librería Bergua. 1934. Hardcover. Cubierta deslucida. Good. 17 cm. 2 v. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial. Fábulas. De Esopo Fedro La Fontaine Iriarte y Samaniego . Cubierta deslucida. Literatura griega. Poesía. Poesía alegórica. Fábulas. Siglo VI. a.C. 821.14-191"-05" 821.14-1 Poesía. Poesía alegórica. Fábulas. Antologías. Selecciones de textos. Fragmentos. 82-191082.2 82-1 Librería Bergua. hardcover
1947GB0024DLYU6I5N00Checkerboard Press 1947. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Checkerboard Press hardcover
1927272598München Georg W. Dietrich, 1927. 152 Seiten. Oranger Originalleinenband mit Deckelillustration und Rückentitel. 21 cm
1911962Y53New York: The Century Co. 1911. Cloth. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". E. Boyd Smith. A smart first illustrated edition of this Aesop anthology with drawings by Elmer Boyd Smith. The first illustrated edition of this collection of Aesop's fables. In the original cloth binding.Decorated beautifully throughout with illustrations by Elmer Boyd Smith an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Offering a vast selection of these classic moral tales including 'The Hare and the Tortoise' 'Shepherd-boy and the Wolf' 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' 'Blackamoor' and many more. In the original cloth binding. Externally with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities and a couple small marks to the boards. Front hinge is strained. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good The Century Co. hardcover
1971962T91London & New York: Franklin Watts 1971. First edition. Hardback. Fine/Near Fine. 7.5" by 8.5". Karel Teissig. A smart first UK edition of this vibrantly illustrated collection of Aesop's fables from Karel Teissig. First UK Teissig edition. Very scarce. Illustrated throughout with colour images. A collection of the fables attributed to Aesop a Greek fabulist and storyteller noted for his tales characterized by anthropomorphic animal characters. Many of the tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Each volume contains two of these classic tales. This collection contains titles such as: The Dog and the Shadow The Boy Who Cried "Wolf" and The Goose with the Golden Eggs amongst others. Retold and illustrated by Karel Teissig a Czech painter illustrator and graphic designer who became one of the most important figures of Czechoslovak poster design. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent with the odd small mark. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine Franklin Watts hardcover
190994998<p>From the 1909 Alumni Edition De Luxe- Limited to 1000 This is No. 3 Good condition with moderate wear and spine darkening- no dust jacket</p> P. F. Collier & Son hardcover
198222689Acorn Press Limited Editions. Very Good. 1982. Limited Edition. Hardback. 0902015168 . VG pale blue boards text & blue & red engravings by Weissenborn inside clean & bright seemingly never read. Beautifully designed. This is copy no 71 of 200 copies signed by Ian Warren at the rear. ; Engravings; 9.3" x 5.6" x 0.2"; 32 pages; Signed by Translator . Acorn Press Limited Editions hardcover
1944963T6New York: Transatlantic Arts 1944. First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 10.5" by 7.5". Arnrid Johnston. A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of fables attributed to Aesop and others. First edition illustrated by Arnrid Johnston. With the vanishingly scarce original price-clipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with twenty-three colour images. Collated complete. A collection of the fables attributed to Aesop a Greek fabulist and storyteller noted for his tales characterized by anthropomorphic animal characters. Many of the tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages in a storytelling tradition that continues to this day. Including stories such as: The Fox and the Crow The Lion and the Mouse and The Fox and the Grapes amongst others. Illustrated by Arnrid Banniza Johnston a Swedish sculptor and illustrator who spent the majority of her life and career in Britain. Dated from the British Library. In the original quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally smart with light wear and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Original price-clipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities. The odd small mark with light loss to the tail of the spine and panel edges. The odd closed tear has been sympathetically repaired with tape to the internal side of the wrapper. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Minor age toning to the extremities. Very Good Transatlantic Arts hardcover
1946962H22New York: Archway Press 1946. Cloth. Near Fine. 9" by 6". Philip Grushkin. A very scarce beautifully reproduced hand-written and illustrated edition of the Fables of Aesop by Philip Grushkin with the publisher's original slipcase. In the publisher's original cloth binding.With the publisher's original slipcase.This edition is notable for its handwritten calligraphy and red decorative illustrations by Philip Grushkin reproduced for publication as part of "The Scribe" series from the Archway Press.This edition includes 18 fables and 34 illustrations collated complete.Philip Grushkin 1921-1998 was a book designer educator and art director. He is well-known for his book design work for a number of publishers including Harry N. Abrams where he also worked as Art Director and Vice President.Aesop was a storyteller who is thought to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. He is best known for his collection of fables featuring anthropomorphic animals that illustrate moral lessons of honesty wisdom and kindness. These fables have become enduring classics continuing to be shared with generation after generation. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally very smart. Slight discolouration to spine. Very slight bumping to extremities. Slight offsetting to endpapers with minor age toning and one or two spots. Slipcase generally smart. Rubbing to boards and the odd handling mark in particular a circular mark to the upper left corner of the front board. Previous owner's inscription to front board. Rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in loss to patterned paper boards. About 1cm of loss to board at the head of the opening. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if a little age toned. The odd spot to fore edge. Near Fine Archway Press hardcover
1994963H2New York; London: North-South Books 1994 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 13.5" by 9.5". Gisela Dürr. An artfully illustrated first edition of 17 of Aesop's best-known fables with the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding.This volume comes with the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.This volume is a first edition.This edition contains 17 of Aesop's best-known fables including titles such as: "The Cat's Party" "The Tortoise and the Hare" "The Empty Head" "A Dress for the Moon" "The Fox and the Stork" "The Goose who Laid Golden Eggs" "The Lioness and the Vixen" and many more.Aesop was a storyteller who is thought to have lived in ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. He is best known for his collection of fables featuring anthropomorphic animals that illustrate moral lessons of honesty wisdom and kindness. These fables have become enduring classics continuing to be shared with generation after generation. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally excellent. Dust wrapper very smart with just one or two minor handling marks. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine North-South Books hardcover
2000ABE-1725453035132FOLIO LONDON 2000 Classic illustrated edition - looks new and unread. Slipcase also in new condition. Absolutely enchanting edition. Hardcover. New. FOLIO LONDON hardcover
1989G0316555762I3N10Little Brown & Company 1989. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Little Brown & Company hardcover
1979232296Norwalk.: The Easton Press. 1979. First edition thus. . Gilt decorated hard cover. Dark brown leather binding. Gilt edges. Satin end papers. Fine copy. As new. 4to. Illustrated by Robert Lawson. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. The Easton Press. hardcover
198963936Harry N Abrams Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First. Hardcover. 0810915421 . Crisp clean copy. Binding tight and straight inner pages clean and unmarked. Dust Jacket is flap-intact clean with light edgewear now protected within mylar cover. Includes slipcase.; English And Ancient Greek Edition; 175 pages . Harry N Abrams Inc hardcover
