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1882 · 962H2 — London; New York: George Routledge and Sons 1882. Paperback. Very Good. 11" by 8.5". None Stated. A scarce copy of this volume from Routledge's Sixpenny Series published with the effort to democratize access to literature in the 19th century pairing these classic fables with charming illustrations. In the publisher's original paper wraps.The Routledge Sixpenny Series edition of Aesop's Fables is a 19th-century publication that aimed to make these fables more accessible to a wider audience. They are what the publisher calls "a series of the Cheapest Standard Books for Youth ever published in this or in any country" of that time typically priced at sixpence hence the name.This edition is particularly notable its 114 engraved illustrations by Harrison Weir. With publisher's advertisements to endpapers and rear paper wrap. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally generally smart. The odd handling mark to wraps. Spine rubbed occasionally resulting in the odd closed tear and slight loss to the pink paper particularly where the spine has been sewn. One or two closed tears and chipping to the extremities of the wrap. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean if a little age toned. One or two handling marks with the odd spot heavier to fore edge. Very Good George Routledge and Sons paperback